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CA SB1371

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joel Anderson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Code Section 1205 to exempt restitution fines and restitution orders from provisions allowing imprisonment until a fine is satisfied
  • Removes the ability to imprison defendants for nonpayment of restitution fines and orders, even if they have defaulted on other fines
  • Continues to allow imprisonment for nonpayment of regular criminal fines up to one day per $30 owed
  • Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to provide fair compensation to crime victims and ensure certainty in sentencing
  • Approved by Governor on June 28, 2012

Legislative Description

Victim restitution: fines: default.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2012.

6/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/8/2012
Rules2/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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