CA AB2298

Requires law enforcement agencies to provide written notice to a person (and parent/guardian if under 18) before designating them as a suspected gang member, associate, or affiliate in a shared gang database.

Mandates local law enforcement agencies to submit annual reports to the Department of Justice starting January 15, 2018, containing data on persons in gang databases broken down by ZIP code, referring agency, race, gender, and age.

Establishes a superior court appeal process for persons designated in a shared gang database who contested their designation and were denied removal, requiring law enforcement to prove gang membership status by clear and convincing evidence.

Requires shared gang databases to comply with federal privacy and accuracy requirements under Part 23 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Sets the filing fee for appeals to superior court regarding gang database designations at $25, with the fee reimbursed to the person if the court rules in their favor.