California legal term
Manifested before the end of the developmental period in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Manifested before the end of the developmental period” 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 “Manifested before the end of the developmental period” mean in California criminal law?
“Manifested before the end of the developmental period” means that the deficits were present during the developmental period. (Cal. Penal Code § 1376)
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