California legal term
Park in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Park” 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 “Park” mean in California criminal law?
“Park” means any publicly maintained or operated park. (Cal. Penal Code § 243.2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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