California legal term
Electronic device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Electronic 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 device” mean in California criminal law?
“Electronic device” means a device that stores, generates, or transmits information in electronic form. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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