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Unlawful interference in a mandated report in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Unlawful interference in a mandated report” 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 “Unlawful interference in a mandated report” mean in California criminal law?

“Unlawful interference in a mandated report” includes, but is not limited to, inhibiting or impeding reporting in violation of the mandated reporting requirements or a violation of Section 136.1 that concerns the mandated reporting requirements. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.6)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.