California · Penal Code
PEN §422.85: (a) In the case of any person who is convicted of any offense against the person or property of another individual, private institution, or public agency, committed because of the victim’s actual or p
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This statute requires courts to impose protective orders and conditions of probation—such as sensitivity training, community payments, or victim restitution—when a person is convicted of any offense motivated by the victim's protected characteristics like race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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