CA SB376

Victims of human trafficking or abuse have the right to have a human trafficking advocate and a support person of their choosing present during interviews with law enforcement, prosecutors, or the suspect's defense attorney.

Law enforcement or prosecutors may exclude only the support person (not the advocate) from an interview if they believe the support person's presence would be detrimental to the process.

Human trafficking advocates must inform victims of the limitations on confidentiality of communications before being present at an interview.

Law enforcement and prosecutors must notify victims orally or in writing of their rights to have an advocate and support person present before the initial interview, and must also inform them of these rights for interviews with the suspect's defense attorney.

The state is not required to provide reimbursement to local agencies for implementation costs under Article XIII B of the California Constitution.