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CA AB390
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jim Cooper
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AI Summary
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Expands DNA collection requirements to include persons convicted of specified misdemeanors, including shoplifting, forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, and certain drug offenses.
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Removes the prior conviction requirement for misdemeanor DNA collection, making the provision apply to first-time misdemeanor convictions for the listed offenses.
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Clarifies that judges cannot waive DNA collection requirements even if a felony conviction is reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47 resentencing.
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Makes DNA collection requirements mandatory and retroactive regardless of when the offense occurred or sentence imposed.
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Requires state reimbursement to local law enforcement agencies for costs associated with collecting and forwarding DNA samples if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are state-mandated.
Legislative Description
Criminal law: DNA evidence.
Last Action
From Senate committee without further action.
11/30/2016