{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1170.84","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1170.84","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 4.5. Trial Court Sentencing [1170. - 1172.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-4.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Initial Sentencing [1170. - 1171.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-4.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1216, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon conviction of any serious felony, listed in subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1192.7\">1192.7</a>, it shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the crime in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a> if, during the course of the serious felony, the person engaged in the tying, binding, or confining of any victim.</p>","text":"Upon conviction of any serious felony, listed in subdivision (c) of Section 1192.7, it shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the crime in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170 if, during the course of the serious felony, the person engaged in the tying, binding, or confining of any victim.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/initial-sentencing-1170-84","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}