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CA SB1171
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds exception to hearsay rule for statements made by domestic violence victims describing acts or attempted acts of domestic violence made for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Requires domestic violence victim's consent before such statements can be used in prosecution.
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Mandates prosecutors disclose the existence of any such statement and their intent to use it to the defense at least 30 days before any proceeding where admission is sought.
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Limits this exception to criminal cases only.
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Makes technical clarification to existing exception for child abuse statements by replacing "the age of" with "years of age" for victims under 12.
Legislative Description
Hearsay evidence: exceptions: medical diagnosis or treatment.
Last Action
June 14 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
6/14/2022