California legal term
Transfer of responsibility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Transfer of responsibility” 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 “Transfer of responsibility” mean in California criminal law?
“Transfer of responsibility” means the transfer of responsibility for court facilities from the counties to the state pursuant to Chapter 5.7 (commencing with Section 70301) of Title 8 of the Government Code. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 42006)
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