CA SB16

Makes sustained findings of unreasonable or excessive force, failure to intervene against excessive force, unlawful arrests, and unlawful searches subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

Requires disclosure of records involving sustained findings of sexual assault, dishonesty (perjury, false statements, evidence tampering), and discrimination or prejudice based on protected classes (race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.).

Mandates agencies provide requested records within 45 days and allows delayed disclosure during active criminal or administrative investigations, with extensions limited to 18 months maximum.

Requires peace officers to immediately report all uses of force to their department or agency, and mandates hiring agencies review prior misconduct records before employment.

Expands record retention requirements to 15 years for sustained misconduct findings and exempts factual information and billing records from attorney-client privilege protections when records are released.