California legal term
Group home in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Group home” 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 “Group home” mean in California criminal law?
“Group home” has the same meaning as provided in paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 80001 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 740)
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