CA AB1827

Requires parole officers or peace officers to arrest high-risk parolees (those required to register as sex offenders or convicted of violent/serious felonies) when they have probable cause to believe the parolee violated parole terms, rather than exercising discretion.

Creates a new misdemeanor offense for high-risk parolees who knowingly fail to report to parole as required, punishable by up to 180 days in county jail.

Mandates that high-risk parolees who are homeless, lack a residence, or become homeless must agree to electronic monitoring or supervising devices as a condition of parole, with devices to be removed once a confirmed residence is obtained.

Defines "high-risk parolee" as a person on parole subject to sex offender registration under Section 290, or convicted of a violent felony under Section 667.5(c), or convicted of a serious felony under Section 1192.7(c).

Declares this act as the Kate Tibbitts Act of 2022 and establishes that no state reimbursement is required for local costs associated with the new crime created by the bill.