Children’s advocacy centers: recordings.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill updates California law regarding children’s advocacy centers and the recording of forensic interviews. It expands the ability of these centers to share recordings with child welfare agencies and law enforcement, subject to specific court orders and protective measures. The bill also clarifies rules around releasing recordings, including ensuring they remain confidential and are not considered public records, and establishes immunity for center employees involved in investigations.
Key provisions
- Allows multidisciplinary teams to share recordings with child welfare agencies and law enforcement upon request or court order.
- Requires court orders to release recordings, with protective orders outlining usage restrictions.
- Confirms that recordings are not public records and are exempt from Public Records Act requests.
- Establishes specific requirements for protective orders regarding recording use and access.
- Defines ‘recording’ to include audio, video, and digital formats.
- Provides immunity for children’s advocacy center employees from liability unless acting with malice.
- Requires the creation of a designated legal entity to oversee the children’s advocacy center’s operations.
- Mandates cultural competency and diversity training for multidisciplinary team members.
Who is affected
- Children’s Advocacy Centers
- Law Enforcement Agencies
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