California legal term
Government-owned in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Government-owned” 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-owned” mean in California criminal law?
“Government-owned” includes property and networks owned or operated by state government, city government, city and county government, county government, a public library, or a public college or university. (Cal. Penal Code § 311.12)
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