Government Code section 8699

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a)

“Community-based organization” means a nonprofit organization, or organization fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit, that provides direct services to survivors of violence and includes, but is not limited to, a trauma recovery center as described in Section 13963.1.

(b)

“Family member” means any of the following:

(1)

A spouse, former spouse, or domestic partner.

(2)

A cohabitant or former cohabitant.

(3)

The survivor’s fiance or someone with whom the survivor has, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship as defined in paragraph (10) of subdivision (f) of Section 243 of the Penal Code.

(4)

Any other person related by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree, including relationships by adoption.

(c)

“Grant program” means the Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program established by this chapter.

(d)

“Office” means the Office of Emergency Services.

(e)

“Survivor” means a person who would be eligible for services pursuant to Section 20103 of Title 34 of the United States Code.

Source: Section 8699, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8699.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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