California legal term
Senior and disability victimization in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Senior and disability victimization” 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 “Senior and disability victimization” mean in California criminal law?
“Senior and disability victimization” means any of the following: (A) Elder and dependent adult abuse. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.6)
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