California legal term
Electronic monitoring in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Electronic monitoring” 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 monitoring” mean in California criminal law?
“Electronic monitoring” means technology used to identify, track, record, or otherwise monitor a minor’s location or movement through electronic means. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 628.2)
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