California legal term
fetal remains in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “fetal remains” 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 “fetal remains” mean in California criminal law?
“fetal remains” means the lifeless product of conception regardless of the duration of the pregnancy. (Cal. Penal Code § 643)
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