Penal Code section 11140

As used in this article:

(a)

“Record” means the state summary criminal history information as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 11105, or a copy thereof, maintained under a person’s name by the Department of Justice.

(b)

“A person authorized by law to receive a record” means any person or public agency authorized by a court, statute, or decisional law to receive a record.

Source: Section 11140, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=11140. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 11140’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_11140

Original Source: Section 11140, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=11140. (last accessed May 12, 2025).