California Statutes
§ 273.86. — 273.86. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1122, Sec. 1.)
California § 273.86.
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Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Title9.
Part 1.TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS
Ch. 2.5.CHAPTER 2.5. Spousal Abusers
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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 273.86. (2026).
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The characterization of a defendant as a “spousal abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1122, Sec. 1.
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