{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"14023","citation":"Pen. Code, § 14023","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 7.5. THE HERTZBERG-LESLIE WITNESS PROTECTION ACT [14020. - 14033.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-4/title-7.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 240, Sec. 12.   Effective January 1, 2006.","effective":"2006-01-01","html":"<p>The Attorney General shall give priority to matters involving organized crime, gang activities, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cases involving a high degree of risk to the witness. Special regard shall also be given to the elderly, the young, battered, victims of domestic violence, the infirm, the handicapped, and victims of hate incidents.</p>","text":"The Attorney General shall give priority to matters involving organized crime, gang activities, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cases involving a high degree of risk to the witness. Special regard shall also be given to the elderly, the young, battered, victims of domestic violence, the infirm, the handicapped, and victims of hate incidents.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-hertzberg-leslie-witness-protection-act-14023","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}