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 290 Mean?

290	Failure To Register As Sex Offender
290.001	Adjudicated violent sexual predator required register as sex offender.
290.003	Sex offender registration requirements
290.005(A)	Sex Offender Registration.
290.010	Sexual Offender With More Than One Residence Must Register Each Address
290.011	Requirement to register as sex offender.
290.011(A)	Transient required to register as sex offender.
290.011(B)	Fail to register as a sex offender
290.011(C)	Transient failing to register as a sex offender
290.011(C)	Transient Failing To Register as a sex offender

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