California legal term
Personnel records in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Personnel records” 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 “Personnel records” mean in California criminal law?
“Personnel records” means any file maintained under that individual’s name by his or her employing agency and containing records relating to any of the following: (1) Personal data, including marital status, family members, educational and employment history, home addresses, or similar information. (Cal. Penal Code § 832.8)
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