California legal term
Property in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Property” 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 “Property” mean in California criminal law?
“Property” means real property or personal property, other than a structure or forest land. (Cal. Penal Code § 450)
Statutes defining or using this term
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Related terms in the same statutes
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