Bill > AB572

This bill requires law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to establish policies governing how peace officers and prosecutors conduct initial formal interviews with immediate family members of individuals who have been killed or seriously injured by law enforcement. The bill mandates that before such interviews, officers must clearly identify themselves, provide their agency name, show identification in person, inform the family member about their loved one's status, explain the nature of the investigation, and inform them that they can have a trusted support person present and can choose to come to a police station for the interview. The bill prohibits officers from using threats, deception, or false information during these interviews. Exceptions to these requirements exist when there is an immediate risk to public safety or potential evidence loss, or when the family member has already received similar advisements. The bill defines key terms like "immediate family member," "formal interview," and "support person," and specifies that these requirements must be implemented by January 1, 2027. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing government code provisions.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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