California legal term
Profile in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Profile” 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 “Profile” mean in California criminal law?
“Profile” means either of the following: (A) A configuration of user data required by a computer so that the user may access programs or services and have the desired functionality on that computer. (Cal. Penal Code § 502)
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