California legal term
state or local public building in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “state or local public building” 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 “state or local public building” mean in California criminal law?
“state or local public building” means a building that meets all of the following criteria: (1) It is a building or part of a building owned or leased by the state or local government, if state or local public employees are regularly present for the purposes of performing their official duties. (Cal. Penal Code § 171b)
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