Section 11174.4.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 11174.4.
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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.

References

referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 15610.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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