Crimes: serious and violent felonies.
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No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to expand the definition of ‘violent felony’ to include certain crimes involving the rape or sexual assault of a minor with a developmental disability. It aims to increase penalties for these offenses by adding them to the list of crimes that trigger enhanced prison sentences for prior convictions. The bill also includes provisions to clarify how prior prison terms are calculated and to exempt local agencies from reimbursement for associated costs.
Key provisions
- Includes rape of a minor with a developmental disability as a violent felony.
- Expands the definition of ‘violent felony’ to encompass specific sexual assault crimes.
- Clarifies how prior prison terms are calculated for violent felonies.
- Provides an exemption for local agencies from reimbursement for costs associated with the bill.
Who is affected
- Criminal defendants
- Victims of sexual assault
- Local law enforcement agencies
- State prison system
- School districts
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘violent felony’ to include sexual assault of a minor with a developmental disability.
- Creates a new enhancement for prior convictions related to specific violent felonies.
Fiscal impact
No reimbursement is required by this act for associated costs.
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