California legal term
Represented by a law enforcement officer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Represented by a law enforcement officer” 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 “Represented by a law enforcement officer” mean in California criminal law?
“Represented by a law enforcement officer” means any representation of fact made by a peace officer as defined in Section 7 of the Penal Code, or a federal officer described in subsection (e) of Sections 1956 and 1957 of Title 18 of the United States Code, or by another person at the direction of, or with the approval of, that peace officer or federal officer. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11370.9)
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