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Evidence Code §1107 - Admissibility of battered women's syndrome testimony

Penal Code §1473.5: Battered Women's Syndrome and Writs of Habeas Corpus

Penal Code §4801: Commutation of Sentence or Pardon on Account of Battered Women's Syndrome

Penal Code §1170(d): Provision authorizing Recall of Sentence and Re-sentencing

Relevant Provisions of Title 15: CA Code of Regulations:

• §2000: Definitions
  
• §2239: Battered Women's Syndrome
  
• §2269.1: Documentation Hearings
  
• §2281: Determination of Suitability for Parole - lifers
  
• §2284: Circumstances in Mitigation of Base Term - lifers
  
• §2317: Fixing a Parole Date Criteria
  
• §2402: Determination of Suitability for Parole
  
• §2405: Circumstances in Mitigation of the Base Term
  
• §2830: Recommendation to Gov or Other Action