Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 18291

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 18291 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter:

(a) "Domestic violence" means abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship.

(b) "Cohabitant" means two unrelated adult persons living together for a substantial period of time, resulting in some permanency of relationship. Factors that may determine whether persons are cohabiting include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Sexual relations between the parties while sharing the same living quarters.

(2) Sharing of income or expenses.

(3) Joint use or ownership of property.

(4) Whether the parties hold themselves out as spouses.

(5) The continuity of the relationship.

(6) The length of the relationship.

(c) "Domestic violence shelter" means a shelter for domestic violence victims that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Provides shelter in an undisclosed and secured location.

(2) Provides staff that meet the requirements set forth in Section 1037.1 of the Evidence Code.

(3) Meets the requirements set forth in Section 18294.

(d) "Undisclosed" means a location that is not advertised or publicized.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 18291

Amended by Stats 2016 ch 50 (SB 1005),s 124, eff. 1/1/2017.

Added by Stats 2006 ch 857 (AB 2084),s 4, eff. 1/1/2007.