California § 13209 - Before sentencing a person upon a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 2
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13209 — Before sentencing a person upon a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13209. Before sentencing a person upon a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 2
Before sentencing a person upon a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153, the court shall obtain from the department a record of any prior convictions of that person for traffic violations. The department shall furnish that record upon the written request of the court. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1449 of the Penal Code, in any such criminal action the time for pronouncement of judgment shall not commence to run until the time that the court receives the record of prior convictions from the department.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13209
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13209 cover?
Section 13209 ("Before sentencing a person upon a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 2") 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 § 13209?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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