California legal term
Hospital in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Hospital” 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 “Hospital” mean in California criminal law?
“Hospital” means a facility for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of human illness that is subject to, or specifically exempted from, the licensure requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 243.2)
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