§ 11174.4. — 11174.4. (Amended (as added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 301) by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 174.)

California § 11174.4.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PEN: Penal Code - PEN
• Title: 1.
• Part 4.: TITLE 1. INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL OF CRIMES AND CRIMINALS
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Control of Crimes and Criminals
• Art. 2.7.: ARTICLE 2.7. Elder and Dependent Adult Death Review Teams

Text

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.

Legislative History

Amended (as added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 301) by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 174. Effective January 1, 2003.