California legal term
Gang database in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Gang database” 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 “Gang database” mean in California criminal law?
“Gang database” means any database accessed by a law enforcement agency that designates a person as a gang member or associate, or includes or points to information, including, but not limited to, fact-based or uncorroborated information, that reflects a designation of that person as a gang member or associate. (Cal. Penal Code § 186.34)
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