California legal term
Signal jammer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Signal jammer” 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 “Signal jammer” mean in California criminal law?
“Signal jammer” means a device that intentionally blocks, jams, or interferes with authorized radio or wireless communications. (Cal. Penal Code § 636.6)
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