Sexually violent predators.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency in civil commitment proceedings for sexually violent predators in California. It requires courts to offer a remote access option for the public to observe these hearings, allowing participation from a distance. The bill also mandates audio accessibility for proceedings where video access isn't feasible due to technological limitations, with a visual feed requirement starting January 1, 2028. This change seeks to ensure greater public access to these important legal proceedings.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to provide a remote access option for public observation of sexually violent predator proceedings.
- Allows public access to audio recordings when video remote access is not technologically possible.
- Establishes a requirement for a visual feed option starting January 1, 2028.
- Defines ‘technological limitations’ for the purpose of audio accessibility.
- Specifies that the bill does not alter existing public access rules.
- Addresses court authority to determine public access.
Who is affected
- Members of the public
- Sexually violent predators
- Courts
- Legal professionals
- The judicial system
Notable changes
- Introduces a remote access option for public observation of sexually violent predator proceedings.
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