{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"999h","citation":"Pen. Code, § 999h","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.2. Career Criminals [999b. - 999h.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 1.   Effective February 17, 1982.","effective":"1982-02-17","html":"<p>The characterization of a defendant as a “career criminal” as defined by this chapter may not be communicated to the trier of fact.</p>","text":"The characterization of a defendant as a “career criminal” as defined by this chapter may not be communicated to the trier of fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/career-criminals-999h","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}