CA AB1266

Prohibits issuance of bench warrants for failure to appear in court when the underlying charge is an infraction, eliminating arrest-based enforcement for low-level violations.

Removes misdemeanor penalties for willfully failing to appear in court or violating a written promise to appear when charged with an infraction.

Eliminates the requirement that magistrates issue arrest warrants within 20 days after a person fails to appear for an infraction violation.

Repeals misdemeanor penalties for failing to pay bail installments or fines related to traffic infractions and removes the requirement for courts to report these convictions to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Removes authorization to issue arrest warrants for failure to pay bail installments on infraction violations, replacing enforcement with civil collection alternatives like civil assessments.