California legal term
Reconstruction in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Reconstruction” 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 “Reconstruction” mean in California criminal law?
“Reconstruction” includes, but is not limited to, the time from initial debris removal through the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. (Cal. Penal Code § 463)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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