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processing agency in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “processing agency” 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 “processing agency” mean in California criminal law?

“processing agency” means the contracting party responsible for the processing of the notices of parking violations and notices of delinquent parking violations. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 40200.6)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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