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CA AB1618
Bill
Status
Passed
10/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Jones-Sawyer
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 1016.8 to the Penal Code to govern waiver provisions in plea bargains relating to future changes in law
- Declares void as against public policy any plea bargain provision requiring a defendant to generally waive future benefits of legislative enactments, initiatives, appellate decisions, or other retroactive changes in law that occur after the plea date
- Establishes that plea bargains requiring defendants to waive unknown future legal benefits are not knowing and intelligent waivers as required by constitutional due process standards
- Applies to any bargaining, negotiation, or discussion between a defendant and prosecuting attorney or judge resulting in a guilty or nolo contendere plea
- Approved by Governor October 8, 2019 and filed with Secretary of State October 8, 2019
Legislative Description
Plea bargaining: benefits of later enactments.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 586, Statutes of 2019.
10/8/2019
Committee Referrals
Public Safety9/6/2019
Appropriations7/3/2019
Public Safety5/22/2019
Rules5/14/2019
Appropriations4/23/2019
Transportation3/18/2019
Full Bill Text
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