California legal term
party state in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “party state” 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 “party state” mean in California criminal law?
“party state” means a state that has enacted this compact. (Cal. Penal Code § 853.4)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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