California legal term
Specific consent in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Specific consent” 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 “Specific consent” mean in California criminal law?
“Specific consent” means consent provided directly to the government entity seeking information, including, but not limited to, when the government entity is the addressee or intended recipient or a member of the intended audience of an electronic communication. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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