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CA AB1974
Bill
Status
9/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Chen
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Code Section 4013 to include wardens alongside sheriffs and jailers in requirements to deliver legal papers to incarcerated persons in their custody
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Requires wardens to deliver papers "forthwith" (immediately) with a note documenting the time of service
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Makes wardens liable for damages to incarcerated persons resulting from failure to deliver legal papers, matching existing liability for sheriffs and jailers
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Permits service of legal process on incarcerated persons to be performed by any person lawfully authorized to serve process
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Approved by Governor and filed with Secretary of State on September 6, 2022
Legislative Description
Correctional facilities: service of process.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 255, Statutes of 2022.
9/6/2022