California § 1170.76 - The fact that a defendant who commits or attempts to commit a violation of Sectio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1170.76 — The fact that a defendant who commits or attempts to commit a violation of Sectio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1170.76. The fact that a defendant who commits or attempts to commit a violation of Sectio
The fact that a defendant who commits or attempts to commit a violation of Section 243.4, 245, or 273.5 is or has been a member of the household of a minor or of the victim of the offense, or the defendant is a marital or blood relative of the minor or the victim, or the defendant or the victim is the natural parent, adoptive parent, stepparent, or foster parent of the minor, and the offense contemporaneously occurred in the presence of, or was witnessed by, the minor shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation of the crime in imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1170.76
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1170.76 cover?
Section 1170.76 ("The fact that a defendant who commits or attempts to commit a violation of Sectio") 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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