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CA AB1909
Bill
Status
9/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patty Lopez
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Code Section 141 to create a new felony offense for prosecuting attorneys who intentionally and in bad faith alter, modify, or withhold physical evidence, digital images, video recordings, or exculpatory material knowing it is relevant to case outcomes.
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Prosecuting attorneys convicted under this provision face felony punishment of 16 months or 2 or 3 years imprisonment.
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Maintains existing misdemeanor penalties for general persons and felony penalties for peace officers (2, 3, or 5 years) who falsify evidence.
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Allows prosecution under this section in addition to any other applicable laws.
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Exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies for costs associated with creating this new crime.
Legislative Description
Falsifying evidence.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 879, Statutes of 2016.
9/30/2016