California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 11112.1

Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1234, Sec. 3.

As used in this article:

(a)“California Identification System” or “Cal-ID” means the automated system maintained by the Department of Justice for retaining fingerprint files and identifying latent fingerprints.
(b)“Remote Access Network” or “RAN” means a uniform statewide network of equipment and procedures allowing local law enforcement agencies direct access to the California Identification System.
(c)“Department” means the Department of Justice.
(d)“Cal-ID Telecommunications System” means a statewide telecommunications network dedicated to the transmission of fingerprint identification data in conjunction with Cal-ID for use by law enforcement agencies.

Cite this section

Cal. Pen. Code § 11112.1 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-4-prevention-of-crimes-and-apprehension-of-criminals/title-1-investigation-and-control-of-crimes-and-criminals/chapter-1-investigation-identification-and-information-responsibilities-of-the-department-of-justice/article-3-5-fingerprints-and-photographs/section-11112.1

Other sections in Article 3.5 - Fingerprints and Photographs

§ 11112.1§ 11112.2§ 11112.3§ 11112.4§ 11112.5§ 11112.6§ 11112.7

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