California · Penal Code
PEN §457: Upon conviction of any person for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the court may order that such person, for the purpose of sentencing, submit to a psychiatric or psychological examinatio
Civil
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A court may order a convicted person to undergo psychiatric or psychological examination for sentencing purposes.
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Upon conviction of any person for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the court may order that such person, for the purpose of sentencing, submit to a psychiatric or psychological examination.
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