{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"145","citation":"Fam. Code, § 145","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 185.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. DEFINITIONS [50. - 155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 661, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth, territory, or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</p>","text":"“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth, territory, or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-145","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}