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CA SB1220
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires each prosecuting agency to maintain a Brady list containing names of peace officers with sustained findings for moral turpitude, group bias, criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, or probation for criminal offenses.
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Mandates state and local law enforcement agencies to annually provide prosecuting agencies (starting January 1, 2022) with names and badge numbers of officers employed in the prior 5 years who meet Brady list criteria.
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Requires prosecuting agencies to keep Brady lists confidential but allows disclosure to defense attorneys to comply with Brady v. Maryland requirements and discovery obligations.
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Requires prosecuting agencies to notify officers before placing their names on a Brady list and provide an opportunity to present information against placement, unless doing so would conflict with discovery obligations.
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Removes the five-year lookback limitation for complaints in criminal proceedings when information is required under Brady v. Maryland disclosure requirements.
Legislative Description
Peace and custodial officers.
Last Action
In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
9/30/2020