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Criminal Cases in Santa Cruz County, California
Current through 2026 California legislative session
Criminal cases in Santa Cruz County, California are prosecuted by the State of California under the California criminal code, not by local ordinance. The county lies within Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz. The charges, classifications, and penalties that apply are the same statewide California offenses defined across this reference.
- Population
- 270,861
- Judicial district
- Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz
How are criminal cases prosecuted in Santa Cruz County, California?
Criminal charges in Santa Cruz County, California are prosecuted under California state law. See the California charges reference and the statutes.
Criminal defense firms in Santa Cruz County, California
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.