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CA AB2390
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Cheryl Brown
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of who qualifies for release from penalties and disabilities upon honorable discharge from juvenile justice control to include those discharged by the Board of Parole Hearings, Juvenile Division, or by juvenile courts from county probation departments, not just the Youth Authority Board.
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Clarifies that persons honorably discharged are released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from their offenses, including disqualifications for employment or occupational licenses, with limited exceptions for peace officer positions.
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Maintains restrictions on peace officer employment eligibility, including a requirement that five years pass since honorable discharge with no misdemeanor or felony convictions (except traffic misdemeanors) before appointment as a peace officer.
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Preserves the admissibility of prior convictions for serious offenses (Section 707 offenses) committed by juveniles tried as adults in subsequent criminal, juvenile, or civil proceedings.
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Requires that all persons discharged from juvenile justice control be informed in writing about their rights to relief from penalties and disabilities under this section.
Legislative Description
Juveniles: honorable discharge: release from penalties.
Last Action
From Senate committee without further action.
11/30/2016