Crimes: theft.
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Overview
This bill amends California’s theft laws under Proposition 47. Specifically, it changes how the value of stolen copper materials is determined. Instead of using the scrap value, the value will be calculated as the full cost to the victim to repair and replace the stolen items, including labor and equipment. This change aims to better reflect the actual losses experienced by victims of theft.
Key provisions
- Replaces ‘fair market scrap value’ with ‘full cost to the victim to repair and replace’ when calculating the value of stolen copper.
- Includes labor and equipment costs in the calculation of the stolen copper’s value.
- Addresses potential reimbursement requirements under the California Constitution.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required due to the bill’s impact on criminal penalties.
- Specifically targets theft of copper materials valued over $950.
- Amends Section 487j of the Penal Code.
Who is affected
- Victims of theft (specifically those who have lost copper materials)
- Law enforcement agencies
- Courts
- Local government agencies
- School districts
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘grand theft’ to include a broader range of copper theft cases.
- Modifies the calculation of value for stolen property, shifting from scrap value to replacement cost.
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