California § 637.1 - Every person not connected with any telegraph or telephone office who, without th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 637.1 — Every person not connected with any telegraph or telephone office who, without th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 637.1. Every person not connected with any telegraph or telephone office who, without th
Every person not connected with any telegraph or telephone office who, without the authority or consent of the person to whom the same may be directed, willfully opens any sealed envelope enclosing a telegraphic or telephonic message, addressed to another person, with the purpose of learning the contents of such message, or who fraudulently represents another person and thereby procures to be delivered to himself any telegraphic or telephonic message addressed to such other person, with the intent to use, destroy, or detain the same from the person entitled to receive such message, is punishable as provided in Section 637.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 637.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 637.1 cover?
Section 637.1 ("Every person not connected with any telegraph or telephone office who, without th") 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 § 637.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 637.1 apply to my situation?
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