Pen. Code, § 999h · Chapter 2.2. Career Criminals
Pen. Code, § 999h
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The characterization of a defendant as a “career criminal” as defined by this chapter may not be communicated to the trier of fact.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 1. Effective February 17, 1982.
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- 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§ionNum=999h.
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