California · Penal Code

PEN §263.1: (a) The Legislature finds and declares that all forms of nonconsensual sexual assault may be considered rape for purposes of the gravity of the offense and the support of survivors.

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This statute declares that nonconsensual sexual assault may be treated as rape in evaluating offense severity and victim support. It states this reflects existing law.

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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that all forms of nonconsensual sexual assault may be considered rape for purposes of the gravity of the offense and the support of survivors. (b) This section is declarative of existing law.

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