California § 1127h. 1127h. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 550, Sec. 3.)

California Statutes

§ 1127h. — 1127h. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 550, Sec. 3.)

California § 1127h.

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Part 2.TITLE 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. The Trial

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1127h. (2026).

Text

In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the court shall instruct the jury substantially as follows:
“Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision. Bias includes bias against the victim or victims, witnesses, or defendant based upon his or her disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”

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In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the court shall instruct the jury substantially as follows:
“Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision. Bias includes bias against the victim or victims, witnesses, or defendant based upon his or her disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 550, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.

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