California legal term
Electronic information in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Electronic 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 information” mean in California criminal law?
“Electronic information” means electronic communication information or electronic device information. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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