{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"13885","citation":"Pen. Code, § 13885","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 9.5. Statewide Sexual Predator Apprehension Team [13885. - 13885.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-6/chapter-9.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 709, Sec. 20.   (SB 1062)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>The Legislature hereby finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of sexual offenses are committed against the people of California by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat sex offenders. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature intends to support efforts of the criminal justice community through a focused effort by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies to identify, locate, apprehend, and prosecute sex offenders.</p>","text":"The Legislature hereby finds that a substantial and disproportionate amount of sexual offenses are committed against the people of California by a relatively small number of multiple and repeat sex offenders. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature intends to support efforts of the criminal justice community through a focused effort by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies to identify, locate, apprehend, and prosecute sex offenders.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/statewide-sexual-predator-apprehension-team-13885","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}