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CA SB1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2020

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 952.1 to the Evidence Code to expand the definition of confidential communications between client and lawyer.

  • Protects lawyer-client communications made by inmates in custody at specified institutions as confidential, even if overheard or recorded by law enforcement officers, institution staff members, or telecommunications companies.

  • Protects lawyer-client communications made inside courthouses or courthouse facilities that are not part of a court proceeding as confidential, even if overheard or recorded by law enforcement officers or on-duty court staff members.

Legislative Description

Lawyer-client privilege: confidential communication.

Last Action

March 24 hearing postponed by committee.

3/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/27/2020
Rules2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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