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CA SB776

CA SB776
Peace officers: release of records.


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Introduced
02/22/2019
In Committee
08/20/2020
Crossed Over
01/27/2020
Passed
Dead
08/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 1045 of the Evidence Code, and to amend Sections 832.5, 832.7, and 832.12 of, and to add Section 832.13 to, the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.

AI Summary

This bill would, commencing July 1, 2021, make every incident involving the use of force against a person by a peace officer or custodial officer that resulted in death or great bodily injury, as well as incidents involving unreasonable or excessive force against a person, subject to public disclosure. The bill would also require the disclosure of records relating to sustained findings of unlawful arrests, unlawful searches, sexual assault, dishonesty, and prejudice or discrimination by officers. Additionally, the bill would impose requirements on law enforcement agencies to retain complaint records, review officers' personnel files prior to hiring, and report all uses of force. The bill includes provisions for fines and attorney's fees if records are improperly withheld.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file. (on 09/01/2020)

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