California legal term
local government in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “local government” 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 government” mean in California criminal law?
“local government” means the county that has jurisdiction over the protective order. (Cal. Penal Code § 136.2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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