{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1127h","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1127h","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT [1065. - 1188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. The Trial [1093. - 1130.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 550, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the court shall instruct the jury substantially as follows:</p><p>“Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision. Bias includes bias against the victim or victims, witnesses, or defendant based upon his or her disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”</p>","text":"In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the court shall instruct the jury substantially as follows: “Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision. Bias includes bias against the victim or victims, witnesses, or defendant based upon his or her disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-trial-1127h","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}