CHAPTER 3.7. Judicial Training Programs for Child Sexual Abuse Cases [13828. - 13828.1.]

Cal. Penal Code - PEN 3.7.
in effect

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 13828. Section 13828.

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there is a need to develop and provide training programs regarding the handling of judicial proceedings involving the victims of child sexual abuse. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide training programs which will ensure that children who are the victims of sexual abuse shall be treated with special consideration during all proceedings related to allegations of child sexual abuse, including all trials and administrative hearings.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 13828.1. Section 13828.1.

From funds appropriated for those purposes, the Judicial Council shall establish and maintain an ongoing program to provide training for the judicial branch of government relating to the handling of child sexual abuse cases.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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