California legal term
safe-surrender site in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “safe-surrender site” 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 “safe-surrender site” mean in California criminal law?
“safe-surrender site” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 271.5)
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