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1 yearyears of imprisonment, maximum
Under California Penal Code 632, a violation can carry imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year”
California Penal Code section 632, California Public Law, 2026, 632.
Open the original- What it measures
- Section 632 sets the penalty for recording a confidential communication without the consent of all parties.
- What it does not show
- The ceiling is the statutory maximum. The section also sets a fine and a higher penalty for repeat offences.