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CA SB1025

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Harman

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 68667 to the Government Code requiring the California Supreme Court to develop rules and procedures for initiating habeas corpus proceedings in superior courts for death penalty cases

  • Supreme Court rules must establish timeframes and standards for ordering hearings, appointment and compensation of counsel, and appellate procedures for death penalty habeas corpus cases

  • Removes the prior amendment that would have eliminated the 34-attorney employment limit at the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center

Legislative Description

Courts: California Habeas Corpus Resource Center.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

5/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/25/2010
Rules2/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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