California legal term
official documentation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “official documentation” 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 “official documentation” mean in California criminal law?
“official documentation” means any documentation issued by a federal, state, or local agency that tends to show the petitioner’s status as a victim of human trafficking. (Cal. Penal Code § 236.14)
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