{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"999o","citation":"Pen. Code, § 999o","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 2.3. Repeat Sexual Offenders [999i. - 999p.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1078, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The characterization of a defendant as a “repeat sexual offender” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.</p>","text":"The characterization of a defendant as a “repeat sexual offender” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/repeat-sexual-offenders-999o","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}