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Security Exemplar in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Security Exemplar” 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 “Security Exemplar” mean in California criminal law?

“Security Exemplar” has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 17125)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.