Pen. Code, § 206 · Chapter 2. Mayhem
Pen. Code, § 206
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Every person who, with the intent to cause cruel or extreme pain and suffering for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or for any sadistic purpose, inflicts great bodily injury as defined in Section 12022.7 upon the person of another, is guilty of torture.
The crime of torture does not require any proof that the victim suffered pain.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added June 5, 1990, by initiative Proposition 115, Sec. 13.
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- Pen. Code, § 186.22Printed as Section 206
- Pen. Code, § 189Printed as Section 206, 286, 287, 288, or 289
- Pen. Code, § 273.4Printed as Section 203, 205, or 206
- Pen. Code, § 667.61Printed as Section 205 or 206
- Pen. Code, § 1170Printed as Section 206
- Pen. Code, § 1203.06Printed as Section 206
- Pen. Code, § 11160Printed as Section 206
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