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CA SB1078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Denham

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to personally approve any transfer of inmates sentenced under California law to out-of-state institutions
  • Mandates that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ensure receiving states or countries do not release transferred inmates before they complete their full sentences
  • Prohibits out-of-state inmate transfers if a California law enforcement agency from the jurisdiction where the crime occurred issues a public statement opposing the transfer
  • Requires any agreement for out-of-state confinement to maintain California's jurisdiction over the inmate and allow removal for any purpose permitted by state law
  • Does not apply to inmates not sentenced by California courts

Legislative Description

Inmates: out-of-state transfers.

Last Action

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

5/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/25/2010
Rules2/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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