California legal term
immediate in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “immediate” 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 “immediate” mean in California criminal law?
“immediate” means the brief interval before and after the local law enforcement agency, when reasonably possible, has been notified of the danger and before the arrival of its assistance. (Cal. Penal Code § 26045)
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