California § 618 - Every person who willfully opens or reads, or causes to be read, any sealed lette
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 618 — Every person who willfully opens or reads, or causes to be read, any sealed lette, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 618. Every person who willfully opens or reads, or causes to be read, any sealed lette
Every person who willfully opens or reads, or causes to be read, any sealed letter not addressed to himself, without being authorized so to do, either by the writer of such letter or by the person to whom it is addressed, and every person who, without the like authority, publishes any of the contents of such letter, knowing the same to have been unlawfully opened, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 618
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 618 cover?
Section 618 ("Every person who willfully opens or reads, or causes to be read, any sealed lette") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 618?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 618" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 618 apply to my situation?
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