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CA AB2357
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gail Pellerin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Santa Cruz County and two additional counties selected by the Judicial Council to conduct a pilot program providing mental health services to jurors after verdicts in violent felony cases
- Requires the Judicial Council to enter memoranda of understanding with participating counties' behavioral health directors specifying the number of mental health sessions, access timeframe, and contact information for juror services
- Participating courts may extend mental health resource information to jurors in non-violent felony cases as well
- Pilot program must terminate by January 1, 2034, with participating counties required to report data on jurors offered and accepting services, plus recommendations for improvement
- Judicial Council must submit a compiled report to the Legislature by July 1, 2034; all provisions sunset on January 1, 2035
Legislative Description
Courts: mental health pilot program.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2026
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