{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1170.86","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1170.86","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":"Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 279, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 2006.","effective":"2006-01-01","html":"<p>Upon conviction of a felony violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/220\">220</a>, <a href=\"/pen/261\">261</a>, <a href=\"/pen/261.5\">261.5</a>, <a href=\"/pen/264.1\">264.1</a>, or <a href=\"/pen/266j\">266j</a> the fact that the felony was committed within a safe school zone, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/pen/626\">626</a>, against a victim who was a pupil currently attending school, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a>.</p>","text":"Upon conviction of a felony violation of Section 220, 261, 261.5, 264.1, or 266j the fact that the felony was committed within a safe school zone, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 626, against a victim who was a pupil currently attending school, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/initial-sentencing-1170-86","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}