{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"457","citation":"Pen. Code, § 457","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 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Arson [450. - 457.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 455 by Stats. 1979, Ch. 145.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon conviction of any person for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the court may order that such person, for the purpose of sentencing, submit to a psychiatric or psychological examination.</p>","text":"Upon conviction of any person for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the court may order that such person, for the purpose of sentencing, submit to a psychiatric or psychological examination.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/arson-457","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}