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CA AB2156

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Donald Wagner

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 1273 to the Evidence Code to create an exception to the hearsay rule at preliminary hearings in criminal actions
  • Permits admission of business records that comply with Section 1560 when received by an investigating officer pursuant to a search warrant or subpoena
  • Records meeting these requirements are not rendered inadmissible by the hearsay rule against the defendant at preliminary hearings
  • Requires majority vote for passage with no appropriation or fiscal impact

Legislative Description

Evidence: admissibility of statements: hearsay rule.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

5/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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