CA AB1593

Requires the Board of Parole Hearings to give great weight to evidence that a prisoner experienced intimate partner battering at the time of committing an offense that occurred prior to August 29, 1996.

Mandates the board state on the record what information or evidence it considered regarding intimate partner battering and the reasons for its parole decision.

Requires the board to submit an annual report to the Legislature and Governor detailing cases considered under this provision, including specific and detailed findings of investigations and parole decisions.

Prohibits evidence of intimate partner battering from being used to support a finding that a prisoner lacks insight into their crime and its causes.

Allows the board to report to the Governor on prisoners who may warrant commutation or pardon, including cases involving evidence of intimate partner battering and its effects.