California legal term
Intimate body part in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Intimate body part” 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 “Intimate body part” mean in California criminal law?
“Intimate body part” means any portion of the genitals, the anus and, in the case of a female, also includes any portion of the breasts below the top of the areola, that is either uncovered or clearly visible through clothing. (Cal. Penal Code § 647)
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