California legal term
required number in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “required number” 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 “required number” mean in California criminal law?
“required number” means: (a) Twenty-three in a county having a population exceeding 4,000,000. (Cal. Penal Code § 888.2)
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