California legal term
officer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “officer” 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 “officer” mean in California criminal law?
“officer” includes a “carrier,” as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 14124.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, authorized to act as an agent for a state board or officer or a county, city, or district board or officer, as the case may be. (Cal. Penal Code § 72)
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