California · Penal Code
PEN §273.86: The characterization of a defendant as a “spousal abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.
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A defendant cannot be characterized as a 'spousal abuser' to the judge or jury during trial, as defined in this chapter.
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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.
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