California § 1170.15 - Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1170.1 which provides for the impositi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1170.15 — Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1170.1 which provides for the impositi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1170.15. Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1170.1 which provides for the impositi
Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1170.1 which provides for the imposition of a subordinate term for a consecutive offense of one-third of the middle term of imprisonment, if a person is convicted of a felony, and of an additional felony that is a violation of Section 136.1 or 137 and that was committed against the victim of, or a witness or potential witness with respect to, or a person who was about to give material information pertaining to, the first felony, or of a felony violation of Section 653f that was committed to dissuade a witness or potential witness to the first felony, the subordinate term for each consecutive offense that is a felony described in this section shall consist of the full middle term of imprisonment for the felony for which a consecutive term of imprisonment is imposed, and shall include the full term prescribed for any enhancements imposed for being armed with or using a dangerous or deadly weapon or a firearm, or for inflicting great bodily injury.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1170.15 cover?
Section 1170.15 ("Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1170.1 which provides for the impositi") 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.
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