California legal term
Government entity in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Government entity” 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 entity” mean in California criminal law?
“Government entity” means a department or agency of the state or a political subdivision thereof, or an individual acting for or on behalf of the state or a political subdivision thereof. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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