Section 273.86.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 273.86.
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The characterization of a defendant as a “spousal abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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