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CA SB1307
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jones
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AI Summary
- Allows courts to void false or forged instruments when a person is charged with forgery, rather than waiting until after conviction as current law requires
- Reduces the notice and hearing timeline from 90 calendar days to 30 calendar days for motions to void forged documents
- Permits defendants to stipulate to voiding the false or forged instrument as an alternative to a full hearing
- Authorizes courts to conduct hearings on voiding forged instruments even when a defendant has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial
- Requires prosecution to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the instrument is false or forged and that no interested parties would be adversely affected before the court issues a voiding order
Legislative Description
False or forged instruments.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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