California legal term
management of the scene of an accident in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “management of the scene of an accident” 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 “management of the scene of an accident” mean in California criminal law?
“management of the scene of an accident” means the coordination of operations which occur at the location of an accident. (Cal. Penal Code § 409.3)
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