Bill > AB572

This bill adds new requirements for peace officers and prosecuting attorneys when interviewing immediate family members of individuals who have been killed or seriously injured by law enforcement. Specifically, before beginning an interview, the officer or attorney must clearly identify themselves, show official identification in person, inform the family member about their relative's status, advise them that they can consult with an attorney or support person, clarify that they are not obligated to speak with officers or go to a police station, and disclose that the investigation may involve the culpability of the injured or killed family member. The bill defines "immediate family member" broadly to include spouse, domestic partner, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and children related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The new provisions do not apply if the family member is under custodial interrogation that would require Miranda warnings. The bill also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the law creates state-mandated local costs, those costs will be reimbursed according to existing government procedures. This legislation aims to provide more transparency and support for families during law enforcement investigations involving their relatives.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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