As used in this article:
(a)"California Identification System" or "Cal-ID" means the automated system maintained by the Department of Justice for retaining fingerprint files and identifying latent fingerprints.
(b)"Remote Access Network" or "RAN" means a uniform statewide network of equipment and procedures allowing local law enforcement agencies direct access to the California Identification System.
(c)"Department" means the Department of Justice.
(d)"Cal-ID Telecommunications System" means a statewide telecommunications network dedicated to the transmission of fingerprint identification data in conjunction with Cal-ID for use by law enforcement agencies.