California legal term
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)
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