CA AB2801

Expands court authority to issue search warrants for testing accused individuals's blood, oral mucosal transudate saliva, urine, or rectal, urethral, or cervical discharge for any sexually transmitted disease, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HIV, HPV, trichomoniasis, and syphilis.

Applies to defendants charged with sexual offenses under Penal Code Sections 220, 261, 261.5, 262, 264.1, 266c, 269, 286, 287, 288, 288.5, 288.7, 289, or 289.6, or minors subject to juvenile court petitions for these offenses.

Allows parents or guardians of minor victims and authorized legal representatives to exercise victim rights regarding testing requests and receiving test result disclosures.

Requires prosecutors to advise victims of their right to request testing and refer victims to local health officers for pre-request counseling about transmission risk and test limitations.

Constitutes a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement pursuant to Government Code Part 7 if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are imposed on local agencies.