Criminal procedure: jurisdiction.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands the jurisdiction for criminal actions related to wage theft and labor trafficking in California. Currently, prosecution can occur in the county where the theft occurred, where merchandise was recovered, or where the defendant’s actions took place. This bill adds the victim’s residence, the location of the employment contract, the location where work was performed, or the location of the business as additional counties where prosecution can occur. It also addresses multiple offenses and ensures agreement among district attorneys for venue.
Key provisions
- Expands jurisdiction for wage theft and labor trafficking prosecutions.
- Adds the victim’s residence, employment contract location, work location, and business location as additional jurisdictions.
- Addresses multiple offenses involving the same defendant across different counties.
- Requires agreement from district attorneys in relevant counties for prosecution venue.
- Extends jurisdiction to associated offenses connected to wage theft or labor trafficking.
Who is affected
- Victims of wage theft and labor trafficking
- Businesses and employers
- District Attorneys
- California residents
- Labor law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- Adds new jurisdictional criteria for wage theft and labor trafficking cases.
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