Cal. Pen. Code § 1127h

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 1127h - Instruction on bias sympathy prejudice or public opinion

In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the court shall instruct the jury substantially as follows:

"Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision. Bias includes bias against the victim or victims, witnesses, or defendant based upon his or her disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation."

Ca. Pen. Code § 1127h

Added by Stats 2006 ch 550 (AB 1160),s 3, eff. 1/1/2007.