California § 13823.12 - Failure to comply fully with Section 13823.11 or with the protocol or guidelines,

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13823.12 — Failure to comply fully with Section 13823.11 or with the protocol or guidelines,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13823.12. Failure to comply fully with Section 13823.11 or with the protocol or guidelines,

Failure to comply fully with Section 13823.11 or with the protocol or guidelines, or to utilize the form established by the Office of Emergency Services or the standardized sexual assault forensic medical evidence kit described in Section 13823.14, shall not constitute grounds to exclude evidence, nor shall the court instruct or comment to the trier of fact in any case that less weight may be given to the evidence based on the failure to comply.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13823.12

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13823.12 cover?

Section 13823.12 ("Failure to comply fully with Section 13823.11 or with the protocol or guidelines,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 13823.12?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 13823.12" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 13823.12 apply to my situation?

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