California legal term
Health care staff in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Health care staff” 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 staff” mean in California criminal law?
“Health care staff” means the health authority, individual, or agency that is designated with responsibility for providing health care in the local detention facility. (Cal. Penal Code § 832.10)
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