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California legal term

Located in this state in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Located in this state” 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 “Located in this state” mean in California criminal law?

“Located in this state” includes the training of a guide, signal, or service dog that occurs in this state, even if the training school or program is located in another state. (Cal. Penal Code § 600.2)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.