California · Penal Code

PEN §17320: For purposes of Section 31360 only, “violent felony” refers to the specific crimes listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.

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This statute defines 'violent felony' for a specific section by reference to crimes listed in another statute and their equivalents under other jurisdictions' laws.

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For purposes of Section 31360 only, “violent felony” refers to the specific crimes listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5, and to crimes defined under the applicable laws of the United States or any other state, government, or country that are reasonably equivalent to the crimes listed in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5.

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