California legal term
Executive authority in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Executive authority” 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 “Executive authority” mean in California criminal law?
“Executive authority” means the Governor or any person performing the functions of Governor in a State other than this State. (Cal. Penal Code § 1548)
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