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This bill establishes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program within the California Department of Justice, aimed at addressing the critical issue of missing and murdered indigenous persons in the state. The program will have several key responsibilities, including facilitating collaboration between tribal victims' families, tribal governments, and various law enforcement agencies regarding active and inactive cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons, including human trafficking cases. The program will provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies investigating such cases, publish data about these cases, and submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the cases they've assisted, the data they've collected, and recommendations for improving collaboration and coordination between local, state, and tribal governments. The bill requires these annual reports to be submitted until January 1, 2028, and mandates that the reports include an analysis of appropriate data and potential strategies for addressing the systemic challenges faced by indigenous communities in California. By creating this dedicated program, the bill seeks to improve the investigation, tracking, and response to cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons, a population that has historically been underserved by traditional law enforcement approaches.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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