What are Crime Codes

California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 1209 Mean?

1209	Contempt Of Court/Contemptuous/Etc Behavior
1209.5	Noncompliance Of Order To Support Child.
12090	Altering W/ ID Marks On Firearm
12091	Possess Firearm W/Altered Identification
12093	Place Unauthorized Number On Handgun
12094	Possess Firearm W/Id Numbers Removed
12094(A)	Buy / Etc. Handgun Without Identification Mark.
1209(A)	Civil Contempt of Court
1209(A)5	Contempt: Disobey Ordinance/Etc
1209(A)(9)	Contempt of court - unlawful interference with the process or proceedings of a court.

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