{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"13838","citation":"Pen. Code, § 13838","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006. - 14315.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 6. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE [13800. - 13899.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Criminal Justice Planning Committee for State Judicial System [13830. - 13839.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-6/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Rape Victim Counseling Centers [13837. - 13838.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-6/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1357, Sec. 4.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Peer counselor” means a provider of mental health counseling services who has completed a specialized course in rape crisis counseling skills development, participates in continuing education in rape crisis counseling skills development, and provides rape crisis counseling in consultation with a mental health practitioner licensed within the State of California.</p>","text":"“Peer counselor” means a provider of mental health counseling services who has completed a specialized course in rape crisis counseling skills development, participates in continuing education in rape crisis counseling skills development, and provides rape crisis counseling in consultation with a mental health practitioner licensed within the State of California.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rape-victim-counseling-centers-13838","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}