California legal term
electronic tracking device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “electronic tracking 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 tracking device” mean in California criminal law?
“electronic tracking device” means any device attached to a vehicle or other movable thing that reveals its location or movement by the transmission of electronic signals. (Cal. Penal Code § 637.7)
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