California legal term
Final disposition in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Final disposition” 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 “Final disposition” mean in California criminal law?
“Final disposition” means dismissal, acquittal, or findings made pursuant to this article. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 742)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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