Terms Used In California Codes > Government Code > Title 1 > Division 7 > Chapter 17.1 - Standards for Responding to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Holds

• Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
• Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. ^{Source: OCC}
• Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. ^{Source: OCC}
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Health and Safety Code 23