Bill > AB1656

This bill amends Section 1050 of the Penal Code to expand the definition of "good cause" for granting continuances in criminal cases, specifically to include cases involving human trafficking or the sexual exploitation of a child. Currently, "good cause" for a continuance can be established if a prosecutor has a scheduling conflict with another trial or hearing, and this bill adds human trafficking and child sexual exploitation offenses to the list of serious crimes that can justify such a continuance, potentially allowing for up to 10 additional court days for these cases.

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