{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"273.87","citation":"Pen. Code, § 273.87","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 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Spousal Abusers [273.8. - 273.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 599, Sec. 8.   Effective September 16, 1994.","effective":"1994-09-16","html":"<p>The Department of Justice is encouraged to utilize Federal Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) funds or any other federal funds that may become available in order to implement this chapter.</p>","text":"The Department of Justice is encouraged to utilize Federal Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) funds or any other federal funds that may become available in order to implement this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/spousal-abusers-273-87","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}