California legal term
law enforcement officer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “law enforcement officer” 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 “law enforcement officer” mean in California criminal law?
“law enforcement officer” includes any district attorney, assistant district attorney, or deputy district attorney for a county identified in subdivision (a) that has established a pilot program pursuant to this section. (Cal. Penal Code § 18215)
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