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Filler in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Filler” 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 “Filler” mean in California criminal law?

“Filler” means either a person or a photograph of a person who is not suspected of an offense and is included in an identification procedure. (Cal. Penal Code § 859.7)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.