CA SB1058

Expands the definition of "false evidence" in habeas corpus petitions to include expert opinions that have been repudiated by the expert who originally provided them at a hearing or trial.

Includes expert opinions undermined by later scientific research or technological advances as grounds for false evidence in habeas corpus proceedings.

Clarifies that prosecution knowledge of false evidence is immaterial when prosecuting a habeas corpus writ based on false evidence.

Specifies that the bill does not create additional legal liabilities for experts who repudiate their original opinions or whose opinions are undermined by scientific advances.