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Health care facility in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Health care facility” 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 “Health care facility” mean in California criminal law?

“Health care facility” means any clinic, health dispensary, or health facility, licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 1200) of the Health and Safety Code, or any mental hospital, drug abuse clinic, or detoxification center. (Cal. Penal Code § 1545)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.