California legal term
Identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence” 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 “Identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence” mean in California criminal law?
“Identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence” means demonstrable past incidents of being victimized by domestic violence that may be verified by prior police reports, written or photographic documentation, restraining order declarations, eyewitness statements, or other evidence that corroborates a history of such incidents. (Cal. Penal Code § 679.07)
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