Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program within the California Department of Justice. The program will facilitate collaboration between tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, and victims’ families to address cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people, including those involving human trafficking. It will also require the department to collect and publish data on these cases and submit an annual report to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program within the Department of Justice.
- Requires the program to act as a liaison between tribal victims’ families, tribal governments, and law enforcement agencies.
- Mandates the provision of technical assistance to law enforcement investigating these cases.
- Requires the program to publish data on missing and murdered Indigenous persons cases.
- Requires the program to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing its activities and recommendations.
- The annual report requirement is suspended starting January 1, 2029.
Who is affected
- Tribal Governments
- Indigenous Communities
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Victims’ Families
- California State Government
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated program to address a specific and often overlooked issue within the criminal justice system.
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