§ 9 Civil Remedies Preserved

Penal Code·California

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This law says that just because a crime isn't listed here, it doesn't mean you can't still be punished or have to pay for it in other ways.

Key Takeaways

•Crimes can have more than one punishment.
•You can still sue someone even if the law doesn't say you can.
•This law makes sure victims can get money or other help, not just jail time for the bad guy.

Example

If someone steals your bike, they can go to jail for theft, but you can also sue them to pay for your bike.

Even if the law doesn't say 'you have to pay for the bike,' you can still make them pay you back.

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§ 9 Civil Remedies Preserved

PENAL CODE - PEN PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS ( Preliminary Provisions enacted 1872. ) 9. The omission to specify or affirm in this Code any liability to damages, penalty, forfeiture, or other remedy imposed by law and allowed to be recovered or enforced in any civil action or proceeding, for any act or omission declared punishable herein, does not affect any right to recover or enforce the same. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

liability to damages penalty forfeiture other remedy civil action or proceeding act or omission declared punishable

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Penal Code. Section 9.

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