California legal term
Prima facie showing in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Prima facie showing” 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 “Prima facie showing” mean in California criminal law?
“Prima facie showing” means that the defendant produces facts that, if true, establish that there is a substantial likelihood that a violation of subdivision (a) occurred. (Cal. Penal Code § 745)
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