California Penal Code 1127h – In any criminal trial or proceeding, upon the request of a party, the …
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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.”
Terms Used In California Penal Code 1127h
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 550, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.)