Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.
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Overview
This bill amends California Penal Code Section 11105 to expand the types of government entities that can receive state summary criminal history information. Specifically, it allows city attorneys and county counsels to access this information when pursuing public nuisance actions, red light abatement actions, or cases involving illegal cannabis sales. The bill also clarifies the scope of information accessible and establishes procedures for reimbursement to local agencies, exempting them from reimbursement for this expanded access.
Key provisions
- Requires the Attorney General to furnish state summary criminal history information to city attorneys and county counsels pursuing specific legal actions.
- Expands the list of entities authorized to receive state summary criminal history information, including city attorneys and county counsels.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘state summary criminal history information’ to exclude certain records.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for the expanded access to information.
- Establishes procedures for agencies to request and receive fingerprint-based criminal history information checks.
- Outlines a process for the Department of Justice to provide responses and notifications to requesting agencies.
- Specifies fees that may be charged by the Department of Justice for providing criminal history information.
- Addresses the dissemination of information to ensure privacy and compliance with federal regulations.
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