California Penal Code 11165.3 – As used in this article, “the willful harming or injuring of a child …
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As used in this article, “the willful harming or injuring of a child or the endangering of the person or health of a child,” means a situation in which any person willfully causes or permits any child to suffer, or inflicts thereon, unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or having the care or custody of any child, willfully causes or permits the person or health of the child to be placed in a situation in which his or her person or health is endangered.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 842, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 11165.3
- child: means a person under the age of 18 years. See California Penal Code 11165
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
- willfully: when applied to the intent with which an act is done or omitted, implies simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. See California Penal Code 7