CA AB329

Expands the definition of "crime" under victim compensation law to include the use of excessive force by a law enforcement officer, regardless of whether the officer is arrested or charged with a crime.

Prohibits the California Victim Compensation Board from denying compensation claims based on the victim's involvement in the events leading to the excessive force, or based on the victim's failure to cooperate with law enforcement.

Prohibits the board from denying excessive force claims based solely on the absence of a police report, the existence of a police report, or whether the law enforcement officer was arrested or charged; allows claims to be supported by other evidence if no police report exists.

Makes an appropriation to the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund to cover compensation for victims of excessive force by law enforcement, including medical expenses, mental health services, and funeral services.

Declares the act an urgency statute to take effect immediately, citing the need to ensure victims injured by law enforcement excessive force have access to compensation during ongoing civil demonstrations.