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    Default Is It Legal to Record a Teacher in Class Without Them Being Aware

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

    I have a teacher who repeatedly verbally abuses students in class yelling at them with excessive use of profanity and making them feel bad about themselves for medical issues. Would it be legal to record the teacher and give the recording to school administrators?

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    Default Re: Is It Legal to Record a Teacher in Class Without Them Being Aware

    If you get permission from the teacher, sure.

    Other than that, California is an "all consent" state.

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    Default Re: Is It Legal to Record a Teacher in Class Without Them Being Aware

    You should let your parents know or go to your principal with your observations.

    A recording might be criminal ... it might not. As there is unlikely to be any expectation of privacy or confidentiality in a classroom setting, it is unlikely that a criminal violation will be seen as having occurred, but your school may have rules against using recording devices without permission.

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