California legal term
Support person in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Support person” 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 “Support person” mean in California criminal law?
“Support person” means a family member or friend of the survivor and does not include the human trafficking advocate. (Cal. Penal Code § 236.21)
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