Pen. Code, § 13885 · Chapter 9.5. Statewide Sexual Predator Apprehension Team
Pen. Code, § 13885
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Legislature hereby finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of sexual offenses are committed against the people of California by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat sex offenders. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature intends to support efforts of the criminal justice community through a focused effort by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies to identify, locate, apprehend, and prosecute sex offenders.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 709, Sec. 20. (SB 1062) Effective January 1, 2011.
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