California legal term
Indian organization in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Indian organization” 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 “Indian organization” mean in California criminal law?
“Indian organization” means any group, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity owned or controlled by Indians, or a majority of whose members are Indians. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 224.1)
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