California § 2947 - Any person who knowingly and willfully communicates to another, either orally or
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2947 — Any person who knowingly and willfully communicates to another, either orally or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2947. Any person who knowingly and willfully communicates to another, either orally or
Any person who knowingly and willfully communicates to another, either orally or in writing, any statement concerning any person then or theretofore convicted of a felony, and then finally discharged, and which communication is made with the purpose and intent to deprive such person so convicted of employment, or to prevent him from procuring the same, or with the purpose and intent to extort from him any money or article of value; and any person who threatens to make any such communication with the purpose and intent to extort money or any article of value from such person so convicted of a felony is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2947
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2947 cover?
Section 2947 ("Any person who knowingly and willfully communicates to another, either orally or") 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 § 2947?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2947 apply to my situation?
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