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CA SB1489

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tom Harman

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes paper exhibits from the definition of "court record" in Government Code Section 68151
  • Permits courts to order destruction of exhibits in death penalty cases 30 days after execution of sentence
  • Allows destruction of exhibits one year after a defendant's death in capital cases where the defendant dies while awaiting execution
  • Maintains existing prohibition on exhibit destruction prior to final determination of criminal action or proceeding

Legislative Description

Courts: management and destruction of trial court

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 283, Statutes of 2012.

9/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2012
Public Safety6/7/2012
Appropriations4/25/2012
Public Safety3/22/2012
Rules2/24/2012

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