California Penal Code

§ 136.1

PEN § 136.1 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 7 · Part 1 · Ch. 6

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in subdivision (c), a person who does any of the following is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or in the state prison:

(1)Knowingly and maliciously prevents or dissuades a witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at a trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law.

(2)Knowingly and maliciously attempts to prevent or dissuade a witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at a trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 373, Sec. 1. (AB 535) Effective January 1, 2026.