California legal term
Lifeguard in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Lifeguard” 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 “Lifeguard” mean in California criminal law?
“Lifeguard” means a person who is: (A) Employed as a lifeguard by the state, a county, or a city, and is designated by local ordinance as a public officer who has a duty and responsibility to enforce local ordinances and misdemeanors through the issuance of citations. (Cal. Penal Code § 241)
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