Penal Code section 3053.9

If an inmate has a prior conviction for a sexually violent offense, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 6600 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the board shall consider the results of a comprehensive risk assessment for sex offenders in considering parole.

Source: Section 3053.9, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3053.9. (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Nov. 17, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_3053.9

Original Source: Section 3053.9, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3053.9. (last accessed May 12, 2025).