California legal term
Electronic device information in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Electronic device information” 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 information” mean in California criminal law?
“Electronic device information” means any information stored on or generated through the operation of an electronic device, including the current and prior locations of the device. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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