California legal term
Public safety official in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Public safety official” 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 “Public safety official” mean in California criminal law?
“Public safety official” has the same meaning as defined in Section 7920.535 of the Government Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 146e)
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