{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"135.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 135.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OF CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE [92. - 186.36.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Falsifying Evidence, and Bribing, Influencing, Intimidating or Threatening Witnesses [132. - 141.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-7/chapter-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 759, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>Any person who knowingly alters, tampers with, conceals, or destroys relevant evidence in any disciplinary proceeding against a public safety officer, for the purpose of harming that public safety officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any person who knowingly alters, tampers with, conceals, or destroys relevant evidence in any disciplinary proceeding against a public safety officer, for the purpose of harming that public safety officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/falsifying-evidence-and-bribing-influencing-intimidating-or-135-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}