California legal term
government document in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “government document” 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 “government document” mean in California criminal law?
“government document” means any document issued by the United States government or any state or local government, including, but not limited to, any passport, immigration visa, employment authorization card, birth certificate, driver’s license, identification card, or social security card. (Cal. Penal Code § 112)
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