The characterization of a defendant as a “spousal abuser” as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact.

(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1122, Sec. 1.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 273.86

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.