California legal term
sports official in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “sports official” 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 “sports official” mean in California criminal law?
“sports official” means any individual who serves as a referee, umpire, linesman, or who serves in a similar capacity but may be known by a different title or name and is duly registered by, or a member of, a local, state, regional, or national organization engaged in part in providing education and training to sports officials. (Cal. Penal Code § 243.8)
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