California legal term
Real estate recordholder in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Real estate recordholder” 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 “Real estate recordholder” mean in California criminal law?
“Real estate recordholder” means any person, licensed or unlicensed, that meets any of the following conditions: (A) Is a title insurer that engages in the “business of title insurance” as defined by Section 12340.3 of the Insurance Code, an underwritten title company, or an escrow company. (Cal. Penal Code § 532f)
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