California legal term
Health care worker in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Health care worker” 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 worker” mean in California criminal law?
“Health care worker” means a person who, in the course and scope of employment, performs duties directly associated with the care and treatment rendered by the hospital’s emergency department or the department’s security. (Cal. Penal Code § 241)
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