Below is an examination of these codes, their relationship within the California legal system, and the implications for those convicted under these statutes. The Legal Framework: PC 261 and PC 286
This section defines sodomy as sexual contact between the penis of one person and the anus of another, noting that even slight penetration constitutes the act. Under California Penal Code 286 , the act becomes criminal when it is non-consensual, performed on a minor, or involves a victim incapable of consent. Tier 2 Registration Requirements 261ARA-286
The designation combines two significant sections of the California Penal Code : Below is an examination of these codes, their