CA AB1760

Requires peace officers to determine whether a suspect is a minor who is a human trafficking victim and whether any other crimes committed were a direct result of trafficking, with documentation and district attorney review.

Mandates peace officers report suspected abuse or neglect of trafficking victims to child welfare agencies, consult on safe placement, and transport minors to that placement unless otherwise arrested.

Allows minors deprived of personal liberty with intent to obtain forced labor or services, or through human trafficking for sexual exploitation, to be adjudged dependents of juvenile court and taken into protective custody.

Requires the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to update human trafficking training by July 1, 2018 to include law enforcement responsibilities for determining the status of children as trafficking victims.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to submit a report to the Legislature by July 1, 2018 describing efforts to address labor trafficking of minors and a detailed plan for coordinated state response.