California legal term
local agency in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “local 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 “local agency” mean in California criminal law?
“local agency” means a public transit operator as defined in Section 99210 of the Public Utilities Code or a local city, county, or city and county parking enforcement authority. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 40245)
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