California legal term
Victim of human trafficking in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Victim of human trafficking” 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 “Victim of human trafficking” mean in California criminal law?
“Victim of human trafficking” means the victim of a crime described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 236.1. (Cal. Penal Code § 236.14)
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