Tribal judges.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends existing California laws to provide protection for tribal judges. Specifically, it adds tribal judges to the list of individuals whose assault in retaliation for performing their official duties is a crime. It also clarifies that tribal judges can request confidentiality for their records under existing provisions related to protecting the addresses of judges and public officials. Furthermore, the bill includes legislative findings to justify the limitations on public access to information about these officials, aligning with the California Constitution.
Key provisions
- Adds tribal judges to the list of individuals who can be prosecuted for assault in retaliation for performing official duties.
- Clarifies that tribal judges can request confidentiality of their records under existing laws.
- Expands the scope of an existing crime to include assault on tribal judges.
- Includes legislative findings to support limitations on public access to information about judges and public officials.
- Addresses reimbursement requirements, stating no reimbursement is needed due to the act’s creation of a new crime.
- Amends Section 2166.7 of the Elections Code to include public safety officers as eligible for confidential voter status.
- Amends Section 1808.4 of the Vehicle Code to include tribal judges as eligible for confidential home address protection.
- Amends Section 217.1 of the Penal Code to include tribal judges as individuals who can be assaulted in retaliation for performing official duties.
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