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CA SB1157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

9/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Holly Mitchell

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires local detention facilities that offer video or electronic visitation to also provide in-person visitation meeting or exceeding the minimum weekly visits mandated by Board of State and Community Corrections regulations
  • Facilities lacking existing space for in-person visitation must comply with in-person visitation requirements by January 1, 2022
  • Establishes that video visitation cannot be the only option available to incarcerated persons
  • Based on legislative findings that in-person visits reduce recidivism by 13-25 percent and are critical for maintaining family connections to support reintegration

Legislative Description

Incarcerated persons: visitation.

Last Action

Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/13/2016
Appropriations4/13/2016
Public Safety3/3/2016
Rules2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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