California legal term
emergency response situation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “emergency response situation” 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 “emergency response situation” mean in California criminal law?
“emergency response situation” means instances in which necessary measures are needed in order to prevent injury or death to persons or to prevent, confine, or mitigate damage or destruction to property. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 23116)
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