California legal term
total fine in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “total fine” 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 “total fine” mean in California criminal law?
“total fine” means the total bail, including the base fine and all assessments, penalties, and additional moneys to be paid by the defendant. (Cal. Penal Code § 1209.5)
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