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CA SB530

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that exonerees must have been imprisoned in state prison or county jail to claim compensation for erroneous conviction, effective July 1, 2024 if appropriations are made.

  • Extends deadline for California Victim Compensation Board to calculate and approve compensation from 30 days to 90 days after filing a claim.

  • Adds compensation of $70 per day for time spent on parole, supervised release, or registered as a sex offender solely due to erroneous conviction, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.

  • Allows persons who served parole or supervised release before July 1, 2024 to bring compensation petitions until July 1, 2027, including supplementary petitions for those with prior claims.

  • Makes all changes contingent on availability of General Fund moneys and legislative appropriation to backfill the Restitution Fund.

Legislative Description

Exoneration: compensation.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/11/2023
Public Safety2/22/2023
Rules2/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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