California legal term
electronic communication device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “electronic communication device” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “electronic communication device” mean in California criminal law?
“electronic communication device” includes, but is not limited to, telephones, cellular telephones, computers, video recorders, fax machines, or pagers. “Electronic communication” has the same meaning as the term is defined in Subsection 12 of Section 2510 of Title 18 of the United States Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 422)
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