Cal. Pen. Code § 11174.4

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 11174.4 - Definitions

The following definitions shall govern the construction of this article, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) "Elder" means any person who is 65 years of age or older.

(b)

(1) "Abuse" means any of the conduct described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 15610) of Chapter 11 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(2) Abuse does not include the use of any reasonable and necessary force that may result in an injury used by a peace officer acting within the course of his or her employment as a peace officer.

Ca. Pen. Code § 11174.4

Chapter 2.7 heading amended by Stats 2010 ch 617 (SB 110),s 5, eff. 1/1/2011.

Amended by Stats 2002 ch 664 (AB 3034), s 174, eff. 1/1/2003.

Added by Stats 2002 ch 1064 (AB 2442), s 1, eff. 1/1/2003.

Added by Stats 2001 ch 301 (SB 333) s 2, eff. 1/1/2002.