Bureau of Security and Investigative Services: private investigators: client service agreements.
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Overview
This bill updates California law regarding client service agreements for private investigators licensed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Specifically, it requires private investigators to provide copies of these agreements, including amendments and modifications, in the client’s preferred language if the client primarily speaks a language other than English. A violation of this provision is not considered a crime under the existing Private Investigator Act.
Key provisions
- Private investigators must provide client service agreements in writing.
- Initial agreements must include details about the investigator, scope of work, fees, and delivery of reports.
- Amendments, addendums, and modifications to agreements must also be in writing.
- Clients who primarily speak a language other than English are entitled to receive agreements in their preferred language.
- A violation of the language provision is not a criminal offense.
- Reports must be provided to the client within 30 days of completion.
- Licensees must maintain records of agreements and investigative findings for at least two years.
- The bill clarifies that providing records for inspection does not waive attorney-client privilege.
Who is affected
- Private investigators
- Clients of private investigators
- The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
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