CA SB898

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to monitor for 90 days any incarcerated person who reports sexual abuse by staff and the reported victim for possible retaliation.

Allows courts to consider whether a defendant was a victim of sexual abuse or sexual violence during incarceration as a factor when determining whether to resentence defendants under the juvenile life without parole recall statute (those under 18 at time of offense, incarcerated 15+ years).

Beginning July 1, 2025, permits defendants in state prison with minimum sentences of at least 15 years to petition for resentencing if current sentencing laws would make them eligible for reduced sentences, and requires courts to respond to such petitions.

Extends the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims against public entities or public employees brought by incarcerated persons by tolling the limitation period during imprisonment and for one year after release from custody.