California legal term
sexual activity in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “sexual activity” 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 “sexual activity” mean in California criminal law?
“sexual activity” means: (1) Sexual intercourse. (Cal. Penal Code § 289.6)
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