California legal term
Sex crime in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Sex crime” 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 “Sex crime” mean in California criminal law?
“Sex crime” means either of the following: (A) An offense requiring registration pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.6)
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