California § 254 - A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 254 — A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 254. A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive
(a) A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive for purposes of this part. (b) In the absence of a final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing, the court may determine by a preponderance of evidence whether the killing was felonious and intentional for purposes of this part. The burden of proof is on the party seeking to establish that the killing was felonious and intentional for the purposes of this part.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 254
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 254 cover?
Section 254 ("A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive") 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 § 254?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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