California legal term
Total fine or forfeiture in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Total fine or forfeiture” 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 or forfeiture” mean in California criminal law?
“Total fine or forfeiture” means the total sum to be collected upon a conviction, or the total amount of bail forfeited or deposited as cash bail subject to forfeiture. (Cal. Penal Code § 1463)
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