California legal term
law enforcement official in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “law enforcement official” 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 official” mean in California criminal law?
“law enforcement official” includes any district attorney, deputy district attorney, city attorney, deputy city attorney, the Attorney General or any deputy attorney general, or any peace officer included in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2. (Cal. Penal Code § 137)
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