{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"422.57","citation":"Pen. Code, § 422.57","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 11.6. CIVIL RIGHTS [422.55. - 422.94.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-11.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [422.55. - 422.57.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-11.6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 700, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes this code, unless an explicit provision of law or the context clearly requires a different meaning, “gender” has the same meaning as in Section <a href=\"/pen/422.56\">422.56</a>.</p>","text":"For purposes this code, unless an explicit provision of law or the context clearly requires a different meaning, “gender” has the same meaning as in Section 422.56.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-422-57","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}