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Any person convicted of committing any lewd or lascivious act including any of the acts constituting other crimes provided for in Part 1 of this code upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child under the age of 14 years shall not have his or her sentence suspended until the court obtains a report from a reputable psychiatrist, from a reputable psychologist who meets the standards set forth in Section 1027, as to the mental condition of that person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 288.1 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-288-1/
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