California legal term
parole authority in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “parole authority” 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 “parole authority” mean in California criminal law?
“parole authority” has the same meaning as described in Section 3000 of the Penal Code. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11565)
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