CA SB299

Defines "law enforcement officer" as a peace officer under Penal Code Section 830 and "victim services provider" as paid or volunteer individuals providing services to victims under supervision of agencies with documented victim service records.

Allows victims of serious bodily injury or death resulting from law enforcement use of force to seek compensation from the California Victim Compensation Board regardless of whether the officer was arrested, charged, or convicted.

Prohibits the board from denying applications for law enforcement use of force claims based on the victim's involvement in the crime or failure to cooperate, except in limited circumstances involving conviction of violent crimes or clear and convincing evidence of serious harm inflicted by the deceased victim.

Requires the board to accept various forms of documentation (medical records, victim services provider statements, death certificates, Department of Justice reports) as sufficient evidence that a law enforcement use of force incident occurred, without requiring a police report.

Applies the board's subrogation rights to compensation awarded for serious bodily injury or death claims resulting from law enforcement use of force, allowing the board to recover compensation from judgments or settlements obtained by the victim.