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CA SB834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Dean Florez

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes courts to issue orders prohibiting defendants convicted of sexual offenses involving minor victims from harassing, intimidating, or threatening the victim, victim's family members, or victim's spouse for up to 10 years
  • Applies to both adult convictions and sustained juvenile petitions for sexual offenses against minors
  • Exempts defense counsel and their investigators from the prohibition when acting on behalf of the defendant, but prohibits them from harassing or threatening protected persons
  • Requires prosecutors or the court to notify the defendant's counsel of intent to request such an order and provide adequate time to respond before issuance
  • Violations are punishable as criminal contempt under Penal Code Section 166

Legislative Description

Court orders: minor victims: prohibitions on

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 627, Statutes of 2010.

9/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2010
Public Safety6/10/2010
Appropriations4/20/2010
Public Safety1/21/2010
Rules1/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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