California legal term
Search and rescue member in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Search and rescue member” 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 “Search and rescue member” mean in California criminal law?
“Search and rescue member” means any person who is part of an organized search and rescue team managed by a governmental agency. (Cal. Penal Code § 241)
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