California legal term
Serious medical condition in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Serious medical condition” 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 “Serious medical condition” mean in California criminal law?
“Serious medical condition” means all of the following medical conditions: (1) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7)
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