California legal term
gang-related in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “gang-related” 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-related” mean in California criminal law?
“gang-related” means that the minor was an active participant in a criminal street gang, as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 186.22 of the Penal Code, or committed an offense for the benefit of, or at the direction of, a criminal street gang, as specified in subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 186.22 of the Penal Code. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 727.7)
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