California legal term
Locked toolbox or utility box in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Locked toolbox or utility box” 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 “Locked toolbox or utility box” mean in California criminal law?
“Locked toolbox or utility box” means a fully enclosed container that is permanently affixed to the bed of a pickup truck or vehicle that does not contain a trunk, and is locked by a padlock, keylock, combination lock, or other similar locking device. (Cal. Penal Code § 25140)
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