Pen. Code, § 263 · Chapter 1. Rape, Abduction, Carnal Abuse of Children, and Seduction

Pen. Code, § 263

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The essential guilt of rape consists in the outrage to the person and feelings of the victim of the rape. Any sexual penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the crime.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 994.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=263.
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Cited by 2 provisions

Provisions in this library whose text cites Pen. Code, § 263. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.

Health and Safety Code

Health & Saf. Code, § 1367.37Printed as Sections 261, 261.6, 263, 263.1, 286, 287, and 288.7 of the Penal Code

Insurance Code

Ins. Code, § 10123.211Printed as Sections 261, 261.6, 263, 263.1, 286, 287, and 288.7 of the Penal Code

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