California legal term
seal in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “seal” 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 “seal” mean in California criminal law?
“seal” includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, or upon any substance attached to the paper capable of receiving a visible impression. (Cal. Penal Code § 7)
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