California § 668 - Every person who has been convicted in any other state, government, country, or j
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 668 — Every person who has been convicted in any other state, government, country, or j, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 668. Every person who has been convicted in any other state, government, country, or j
Every person who has been convicted in any other state, government, country, or jurisdiction of an offense for which, if committed within this state, that person could have been punished under the laws of this state by imprisonment in the state prison, is punishable for any subsequent crime committed within this state in the manner prescribed by law and to the same extent as if that prior conviction had taken place in a court of this state. The application of this section includes, but is not limited to, all statutes that provide for an enhancement or a term of imprisonment based on a prior conviction or a prior prison term or a term pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 668
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 668 cover?
Section 668 ("Every person who has been convicted in any other state, government, country, or j") 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 § 668?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 668 apply to my situation?
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