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CA AB1917
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Schultz
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AI Summary
- Restricts district attorneys to charging defendants only with offenses specifically named in the magistrate's commitment order following a preliminary hearing, rather than any offense shown by the evidence
- Requires prosecutors to file a motion within 15 days to reinstate any charges that were dismissed at the preliminary hearing before those charges can be included in an information
- Authorizes district attorneys to file an amended information including reinstated offenses only if the motion to reinstate is granted by the superior court
- Named the "Respect Judicial Decisions Act," the bill amends Penal Code Sections 739, 871.5, and 1009 to limit prosecutorial discretion in charging decisions after preliminary examinations
- Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: information.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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