California legal term
immediate family member in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “immediate family member” 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 family member” mean in California criminal law?
“immediate family member” means either of the following relationships: (a) Parent and child. (Cal. Penal Code § 16720)
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