California legal term
Month in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Month” 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 “Month” mean in California criminal law?
“Month” means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed; the word “daytime” means the period between sunrise and sunset, and the word “nighttime” means the period between sunset and sunrise. (Cal. Penal Code § 7)
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