California legal term
joint powers agency in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “joint powers agency” 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 “joint powers agency” mean in California criminal law?
“joint powers agency” means an agency described in Section 6506 of the Government Code whose jurisdiction encompasses all or part of a county. (Cal. Penal Code § 925a)
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