{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"999w","citation":"Pen. Code, § 999w","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 2.4. Child Abusers [999q. - 999y.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1097, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The characterization of a defendant as a “child abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.</p>","text":"The characterization of a defendant as a “child abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/child-abusers-999w","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}