California legal term
Written documentation in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Written documentation” 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 “Written documentation” mean in California criminal law?
“Written documentation” means accurate reproductions of those portions of a patient’s medical records that have been created by the attending physician, that contain the information required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.715, and that the patient may submit as part of an application for an identification card. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7)
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