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Field show up in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Field show up” 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 “Field show up” mean in California criminal law?

“Field show up” means a procedure in which a suspect is detained shortly after the commission of a crime and who, based on his or her appearance, his or her distance from the crime scene, or other circumstantial evidence, is suspected of having just committed a crime. (Cal. Penal Code § 859.7)

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