California legal term
residence in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “residence” 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 “residence” mean in California criminal law?
“residence” means a structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, motels, hotels, time-shares, and recreational or other vehicles where human habitation occurs. (Cal. Penal Code § 17060)
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