California legal term
recording device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “recording device” 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 “recording device” mean in California criminal law?
“recording device” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 9951 of the Vehicle Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 1524)
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