California Penal Code

§ 13848

PEN § 13848 Effective Sep 18, 1998Title 6 · Part 4 · Ch. 5.7

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide local law enforcement and district attorneys with the tools necessary to successfully interdict the promulgation of high technology crime. According to the federal Law Enforcement Training Center, it is expected that states will see a tremendous growth in high technology crimes over the next few years as computers become more available and computer users more skilled in utilizing technology to commit these faceless crimes. High technology crimes are those crimes in which technology is used as an instrument in committing, or assisting in the commission of, a crime, or which is the target of a criminal act.

(b)Funds provided under this program are intended to ensure that law enforcement is equipped with the necessary personnel and equipment to successfully combat high technology crime which includes, but is not limited to, the following offenses:

(1)White-collar crime, such as check, automated teller machine, and credit card fraud, committed by means of electronic or computer-related media.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective September 18, 1998.