Bill > AB1344

This bill establishes a pilot program in four California counties (Alameda, El Dorado, Santa Clara, and Ventura) that expands the ability of district attorneys to file gun violence restraining orders (GVROs) until January 1, 2032. Currently, GVROs can be requested by law enforcement officers or family members to prohibit a person from purchasing or possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others. The pilot program will allow district attorneys in these counties to also file such petitions, with the same legal procedures as existing GVRO laws. Starting April 1, 2027, participating district attorneys must submit annual data to the UC Davis Firearm Violence Research Center, including the number of petitions filed, demographic information about restrained individuals, reasons for filing, and areas of success or improvement. The research center may evaluate the pilot programs and will submit annual reports to the state legislature's Public Safety Committees. The bill also requires district attorneys to make their data available to the Department of Justice and Judicial Council upon request. The pilot program is set to expire on January 1, 2034, unless extended by future legislation.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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