Sexually violent predators.
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Overview
This bill amends California law to address the issue of sexually violent predators. It expands the criteria for identifying individuals as sexually violent predators, requiring referrals for evaluation from the Department of Corrections and the Board of Parole Hearings, and extending these referrals to individuals serving indeterminate prison sentences. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new sentencing enhancement for crimes that are ‘targeted attacks’ on journalists or their property, punishable by an additional one, two, or three years in prison. The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure compliance with the California Constitution regarding state-mandated local programs and reimbursement for costs.
Key provisions
- Expands criteria for identifying sexually violent predators, including prior juvenile adjudications.
- Requires referrals for evaluation from the Secretary of Corrections and the Board of Parole Hearings for individuals potentially at risk.
- Extends referral requirements to those serving indeterminate prison sentences.
- Introduces a new sentencing enhancement for ‘targeted attacks’ on journalists or their property.
- Defines ‘targeted attack’ as a criminal offense motivated by a journalist’s status or intended to interfere with their work.
- The enhancement carries an additional one, two, or three-year prison sentence.
- Allows a court to strike the additional sentence if mitigating circumstances exist.
- Provides for reimbursement for state-mandated local programs.
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