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<ns0:AuthorText authorType="LEAD_AUTHOR">Introduced by Assembly Member Jackson</ns0:AuthorText>
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<ns0:Title> An act to add Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 24198) to Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 803, 13516, and 13519 of, to add Sections 422.875 and 13519.17 to, and to add Chapter 7.7 (commencing with Section 313.6) to Title 9 of Part 1 of, the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure. </ns0:Title>
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<ns0:Subject>Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.</ns0:Subject>
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<html:p>Existing law establishes specified rights for victims and witnesses of crimes, including to be notified or informed regarding specified court proceedings and the right to have a support person present at any interviews with law enforcement for a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. Existing law requires a law enforcement agency to inform a victim of the rights they may have.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would state that a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence has the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation by law enforcement, regardless of gender and would authorize a victim of one of these crimes to request a reinvestigation of their report by the district attorney. The bill would create a civil cause of action if a law enforcement agency violated these rights and would make that cause of action retroactive to investigations made
before January 1, 2027. The bill would require a district attorney to establish a process for reviewing and investigating reported cases of sexual assault or domestic violence and would require that process to include a report to the victim explaining the decision whether or not to bring criminal accusations and which accusations to allege.</html:p>
<html:p>Existing law prescribes the time after the commission of a crime in which a criminal action is required to be commenced, referred to as a statute of limitation. Existing law also prescribes situations in which a statute of limitation is tolled or extended.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would provide that the statute of limitations for specified felony offenses involving sexual assault and domestic violence that have not expired as of January 1, 2027, shall commence to run beginning on January 1, 2027.</html:p>
<html:p>Existing law establishes the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training and requires the commission to create courses of training that must be completed by persons before those persons can become peace officers. The commission is also required to create guidelines and training courses for peace officers on specified law enforcement topics, including the investigation of domestic violence complaints and sexual assault.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would require those courses and guidelines to include trauma-informed methods for responding to victims, gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language in reporting, and best practices for bias prevention. The bill would require the commission to prepare a course on gender bias in responding to reports of sexual assault and domestic violence and would require that course to adhere to guidance provided by the Department of Justice, as specified. </html:p>
<html:p>Existing law establishes the State Department of Public Health and charges it with providing education and
outreach to the public on various issues relating to public health, such as lyme disease, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and hepatitis C.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would require the department to develop materials to educate the public that all genders may be the victim of sexual assault and domestic violence, that all genders may perpetrate sexual assault and domestic violence, and that all genders have equal rights to safety, shelter, and legal protections and remedies.</html:p>
<html:p>Because this bill would create new duties for local law enforcement agencies, it would impose a state-mandated local program.</html:p>
<html:p>The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.</html:p>
<html:p>This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.</html:p>
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Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 24198) is added to Division 20 of the
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(a)
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The State Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the California Victim Compensation Board, the Office of Emergency Services, and victim advocacy organizations shall develop materials to educate the public that all genders may be the victim of sexual assault and domestic violence, that all genders may perpetrate sexual assault and domestic violence, and that all genders have equal rights to safety, shelter, and legal protections and remedies.
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(b)
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These materials shall be distributed statewide via television and radio public service announcements, social media and internet platforms, and printed materials at public health offices, hospitals, schools, public transit centers, and county
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Chapter 7.7 (commencing with Section 313.6) is added to Title 9 of Part 1 of the
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(a)
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Every victim of sexual assault or domestic violence has the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation by law enforcement and the collection of all relevant evidence by law enforcement regardless of the victim’s gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, race or ethnicity, disability, immigration status, or relationship to the alleged perpetrator.
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(b)
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(1)
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Except as provided in paragraph (2), in the course of an investigation of sexual assault, law enforcement shall not question or imply that a victim’s physiological sexual response constitutes consent or undermines their credibility.
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(2)
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Paragraph (1) does not apply to a
district attorney, their deputy, or other prosecutor investigating a complaint of sexual assault.
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(c)
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Every alleged perpetrator of sexual assault or domestic violence has the right to equal treatment under the law regardless of gender identity or expression.
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(d)
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(1)
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Except as provided in paragraph (2), a victim may request that a district attorney reinvestigate a complaint of sexual assault or domestic violence within 60 days after making the initial report to law enforcement.
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(2)
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Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a victim who reported a sexual assault or act of domestic violence on or after January 1, 2020, but before January 1, 2027, may request a reinvestigation pursuant to paragraph (1) at any time.
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(e)
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This section applies to
acts of sexual assault and domestic violence committed on or after January 1, 2020.
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<ns0:Num>313.61.</ns0:Num>
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(a)
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A victim may bring a civil action for damages against the investigating law enforcement agency for a violation of Section 313.6 for the recovery of any of the following:
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(1)
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Actual and compensatory damages.
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(2)
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Pain and suffering.
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(3)
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Punitive damages.
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(4)
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Attorneys’ fees and court costs.
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(b)
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This section applies to reports of sexual assault or domestic violence made to a law enforcement agency prior to January 1, 2027.
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(a)
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Each district attorney shall establish and maintain an internal process for reviewing and investigating reported cases of sexual assault or domestic violence, with or without an arrest, that includes all of the following:
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(1)
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An independent investigation of the case, not conducted by the initial investigating agency.
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(2)
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An evaluation of any evidence that the alleged perpetrator violated Section 115, paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 148, or Section 148.5 or 148.9.
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(3)
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A report to the victim explaining the decision whether or not to bring criminal accusations and which accusations to allege.
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(b)
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In determining whether or not to bring criminal allegations in a case of sexual assault or domestic violence, a prosecutor shall not rely solely upon the report of the initial investigating agency.
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Section 422.875 is added to the
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<html:p>Each state and local law enforcement agency shall adopt a Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence policy that shall comply with the guidelines and practices provided in the Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence publication issued by the Department of Justice in 2022.</html:p>
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Section 803 of the
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(a)
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Except as provided in this section, a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter is not tolled or extended for any reason.
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(b)
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The time during which prosecution of the same person for the same conduct is pending in a court of this state is not a part of a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter.
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(c)
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A limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of an offense described in this subdivision. This subdivision applies to an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, a material element of which is fraud or breach of a fiduciary obligation, the commission of the crimes of theft or
embezzlement upon an elder or dependent adult, or the basis of which is misconduct in office by a public officer, employee, or appointee, including, but not limited to, the following offenses:
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(1)
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Grand theft of any type, forgery, falsification of public records, or acceptance of, or asking, receiving, or agreeing to receive, a bribe, by a public official or a public employee, including, but not limited to, a violation of Section 68, 86, or 93.
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(2)
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A violation of Section 72, 118, 118a, 132, 134, or 186.10.
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(3)
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A violation of Section 25540, of any type, or Section 25541 of the Corporations Code.
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(4)
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A violation of Section 1090 or 27443 of the Government Code.
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(5)
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Felony welfare fraud or
Medi-Cal fraud in violation of Section 11483 or 14107 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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(6)
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Felony insurance fraud in violation of Section 548 or 550 of this code or former Section 1871.1, or Section 1871.4, of the Insurance Code.
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(7)
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A violation of Section 580, 581, 582, 583, or 584 of the Business and Professions Code.
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(8)
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A violation of Section 22430 of the Business and Professions Code.
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(9)
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A violation of Section 103800 of the Health and Safety Code.
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(10)
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A violation of Section 529a.
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(11)
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A violation of subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 368.
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(d)
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If the
defendant is out of the state when or after the offense is committed, the prosecution may be commenced as provided in Section 804 within the limitations of time prescribed by this chapter, and no time up to a maximum of three years during which the defendant is not within the state shall be a part of those limitations.
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(e)
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A limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the offense has been discovered, or could have reasonably been discovered, with regard to offenses under Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code, under Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) or Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25280) of Division 20 of, or Part 4 (commencing with Section 41500) of Division 26 of, or Part 2 (commencing with Section 78000) of Division 45 of, the Health and Safety Code, or under Section 386, or offenses under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2 of, Chapter 9 (commencing
with Section 4000) of Division 2 of, Section 6126 of, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 7301) of Division 3 of, or Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 22440) of Division 8 of, the Business and Professions Code.
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(f)
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(1)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, if subdivision (b) of Section 799 does not apply, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date of a report to a California law enforcement agency by a person of any age alleging that the person, while under 18 years of age, was the victim of a crime described in Section 261, 286, 287, 288, 288.5, or 289, former Section 288a, or Section 289.5, as enacted by Chapter 293 of the Statutes of 1991 relating to penetration by an unknown object.
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(2)
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This subdivision applies only if all of the following occur:
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(A)
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The limitation period specified in Section 800, 801, or 801.1, whichever is later, has expired.
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(B)
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The crime involved substantial sexual conduct, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 1203.066, excluding masturbation that is not mutual.
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(C)
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There is independent evidence that corroborates the victim’s allegation. If the victim was 21 years of age or older at the time of the report, the independent evidence shall clearly and convincingly corroborate the victim’s allegation.
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(3)
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Evidence shall not be used to corroborate the victim’s allegation if that evidence would otherwise be inadmissible during trial. Independent evidence excludes the opinions of mental health professionals.
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(4)
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(A)
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In a criminal
investigation involving any of the crimes listed in paragraph (1) committed against a child, if the applicable limitations period has not expired, that period shall be tolled from the time a party initiates litigation challenging a grand jury subpoena until the end of the litigation, including any associated writ or appellate proceeding, or until the final disclosure of evidence to the investigating or prosecuting agency, if that disclosure is ordered pursuant to the subpoena after the litigation.
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(B)
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This subdivision does not affect the definition or applicability of any evidentiary privilege.
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(C)
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This subdivision shall not apply if a court finds that the grand jury subpoena was issued or caused to be issued in bad faith.
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(g)
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(1)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this
chapter, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date on which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established by DNA testing, if both of the following conditions are met:
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(A)
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The crime is one that is described in subdivision (c) of Section 290.
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(B)
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The offense was committed before January 1, 2001, and biological evidence collected in connection with the offense is analyzed for DNA type no later than January 1, 2004, or the offense was committed on or after January 1, 2001, and biological evidence collected in connection with the offense is analyzed for DNA type no later than two years from the date of the offense.
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(2)
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For purposes of this section, “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.
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(h)
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For any crime, the proof of which depends
substantially upon evidence that was seized under a warrant, but which is unavailable to the prosecuting authority under the procedures described in People v. Superior Court (Laff) (2001) 25 Cal.4th 703, People v. Superior Court (Bauman & Rose) (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 1757, or subdivision (c) of Section 1524, relating to claims of evidentiary privilege or attorney work product, the limitation of time prescribed in this chapter shall be tolled from the time of the seizure until final disclosure of the evidence to the prosecuting authority. This section does not otherwise affect the definition or applicability of any evidentiary privilege or attorney work product.
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(i)
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(1)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date on which a hidden recording is discovered related to a violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (j) of Section
647.
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(2)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date on which it is discovered that, but not more than four years after, an image was intentionally distributed in violation of paragraph (4) of subdivision (j) of Section 647.
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(j)
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(1)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, if a person flees the scene of an accident that caused death or permanent, serious injury, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 20001 of the Vehicle Code, a criminal complaint brought pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 20001 of the Vehicle Code may be filed within the applicable time period described in Section 801 or 802 or one year after the person is initially identified by law enforcement as a suspect in the commission of the offense,
whichever is later, but in no case later than six years after the commission of the offense.
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(2)
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If, after committing the crime described in paragraph (1), a person is out of the state for the purpose of evading prosecution, the statute of limitations may be tolled for up to three years during any time the person is out of the state.
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, if a person flees the scene of an accident, a criminal complaint brought pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 192 may be filed within the applicable time period described in Section 801 or 802, or one year after the person is initially identified by law enforcement as a suspect in the commission of that offense, whichever is later, but in no case later than six years after the commission of the offense.
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(l)
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A limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of an offense involving the offering or giving of a bribe to a public official or public employee, including, but not limited to, a violation of Section 67, 67.5, 85, 92, or 165, or Section 35230 or 72530 of the Education Code.
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(m)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time prescribed in this chapter, if a person actively conceals or attempts to conceal an accidental death in violation of Section 152, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year after the person is initially identified by law enforcement as a suspect in the commission of that offense, provided, however, that in any case a complaint may not be filed more than four years after the commission of the offense.
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(n)
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(1)
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Notwithstanding any
other limitation of time described in this chapter, a criminal complaint brought pursuant to a violation of Section 367g may be filed within one year of the discovery of the offense or within one year after the offense could have reasonably been discovered.
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(2)
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This subdivision applies to crimes that were committed on or after January 1, 2021, and to crimes for which the statute of limitations that was in effect before January 1, 2021, has not run as of January 1, 2021.
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(o)
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Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this chapter, the statute of limitations for a felony offense described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 or Section 273.5 that was committed on or after January 1, 2020, for which the statute of limitations that was in effect prior to January 1, 2027, has not expired as
of January 1, 2027, shall commence to run beginning on January 1, 2027.
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(a)
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The commission shall prepare guidelines establishing standard procedures which may be followed by police agencies in the investigation of sexual assault cases, and cases involving the sexual exploitation or sexual abuse of children, including, police response to, and treatment of, victims of these crimes. Those guidelines shall include all of the following:
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(1)
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Trauma-informed methods for responding to victims, regardless of gender.
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(2)
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Gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language, as determined by the victim in
report documentation.
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(3)
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Best practices for bias prevention.
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(b)
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The course of training leading to the basic certificate issued by the commission shall, on and after July 1, 1977, include adequate instruction in the procedures described in subdivision (a). No reimbursement shall be made to local agencies based on attendance on or after that date at any course which does not comply with the requirements of this subdivision.
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(c)
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The commission shall prepare and implement a course for the training of specialists in the investigation of sexual assault cases, child sexual exploitation cases, and child sexual abuse cases. Officers assigned to investigation duties which include the handling of cases involving the sexual exploitation or sexual abuse of children, shall successfully complete that
training within six months of the date the assignment was made.
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(d)
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It is the intent of the Legislature in the enactment of this section to encourage the establishment of sex crime investigation units in police agencies throughout the state, which units shall include, but not be limited to, investigating crimes involving the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.
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(e)
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It is the further intent of the Legislature in the enactment of this section to encourage the establishment of investigation guidelines that take into consideration the sensitive nature of the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children with respect to both the accused and the alleged victim.
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(a)
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The commission shall implement by January 1, 1986, a course or courses of instruction for the training of law enforcement officers in California in the handling of domestic violence complaints and also shall develop guidelines for law enforcement response to domestic violence. The course or courses of instruction and the guidelines shall include a brief current and historical context on communities of color impacted by incarceration and violence, enforcement of criminal laws in domestic violence situations, availability of civil remedies and community resources, and protection of the victim. If appropriate, the training presenters shall include domestic violence experts, who may include victims of domestic violence and people who have committed domestic violence and have been or are in the process of being rehabilitated, with
expertise in the delivery of direct services to victims and people who have committed domestic violence, including, but not limited to, utilizing the staff of domestic violence shelter-based programs in the presentation of training.
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(b)
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As used in this section, “law enforcement officer” means any officer or employee of a local police department or sheriff’s office, a peace officer of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 830.2, a peace officer of the University of California Police Department, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 830.2, a peace officer of the California State University Police Departments, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 830.2, a peace officer, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 830.31, or a peace officer as defined in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 830.32.
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(c)
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The course of basic training for law
enforcement officers shall include adequate instruction in the procedures and techniques described below:
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(1)
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The provisions set forth in Title 5 (commencing with Section 13700) relating to response, enforcement of court orders, and data collection.
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(2)
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The legal duties imposed on peace officers to make arrests and offer protection and assistance including guidelines for making felony and misdemeanor arrests.
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(3)
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Techniques for handling incidents of domestic violence that minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and that promote the safety of the victim. These techniques shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(A)
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Methods for ensuring victim interviews occur in a venue separate from the alleged perpetrator and with appropriate
sound barriers to prevent the conversation from being overheard.
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(B)
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Questions for the victim, including, but not limited to, the following:
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(i)
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Whether the victim would like a followup visit to provide needed support or resources.
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(ii)
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Information on obtaining a gun violence restraining order and a protective order described in Section 6218 of the Family Code.
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(C)
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A verbal review of the resources available for victims outlined on the written notice provided pursuant to paragraph (9) of subdivision (c) of Section 13701.
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(4)
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The nature and extent of domestic violence.
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(5)
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The signs of domestic violence.
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(6)
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Criminal conduct that may be related to domestic violence, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
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(A)
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Coercion, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (h) of Section 236.1, for purposes of committing or impeding the investigation or prosecution of domestic violence.
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(B)
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False imprisonment, as defined in Section 236.
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(C)
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Extortion, as defined in Section 518, and the use of fear, as described in Section 519.
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(D)
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Identity theft, as defined in Section 530.5, impersonation through an internet website or by other electronic means, as defined in Section 528.5, false personation, as defined in Section 530, receiving money or property as a result of false personation, and mail
theft.
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(E)
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Stalking, as defined in Section 646.9, including by telephone or electronic communication.
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(F)
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Nonconsensual pornography, as described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (j) of Section 647.
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(7)
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The assessment of lethality or signs of lethal violence in domestic violence situations.
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(8)
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The legal rights of, and remedies available to, victims of domestic violence.
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(9)
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The use of an arrest by a private person in a domestic violence situation.
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(10)
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Documentation, report writing, and evidence collection.
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(11)
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Domestic violence diversion.
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(12)
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Tenancy issues and domestic violence.
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(13)
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The impact on children of law enforcement intervention in domestic violence.
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(14)
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The services and facilities available to victims and batterers.
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(15)
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The use and applications of this code in domestic violence situations.
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(16)
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Verification and enforcement of temporary restraining orders when (A) the suspect is present and (B) the suspect has fled.
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(17)
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Verification and enforcement of stay-away orders.
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(18)
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Cite and release policies.
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(19)
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Emergency
assistance to victims and how to assist victims in pursuing criminal justice options.
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(20)
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Trauma-informed methods for responding to victims, regardless of gender.
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(21)
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Gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language, as determined by the victim, in report documentation.
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(22)
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Best practices for bias prevention.
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(d)
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The guidelines developed by the commission shall also incorporate the factors described in subdivision (c), and the following procedures and techniques:
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(1)
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Identification and detection of staged crime scenes.
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(2)
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Working with a multidisciplinary team in the handling of domestic violence cases.
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(3)
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Indicators of domestic homicide in suspicious death cases, including all of the following:
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(A)
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The decedent died prematurely or in an untimely manner.
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(B)
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The scene of the death gives the appearance of death due to suicide or accident.
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(C)
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One partner wanted to end the relationship.
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(D)
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There is a history of being victimized by domestic violence that includes coercive control.
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(E)
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The decedent is found dead in a home or place of residence.
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(F)
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The decedent is
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(G)
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There is a history of being victimized by domestic violence that includes strangulation or suffocation.
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The current or previous partner of the decedent, or child of the decedent or the decedent’s current or previous partner, is the last to see the decedent alive.
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The partner had control of the scene before law enforcement arrived.
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(J)
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The body of the decedent has been moved or the scene or other evidence is altered in some way.
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(e)
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Local law enforcement agencies are encouraged to include, as a part of their advanced officer training program, periodic updates and training on domestic violence. The commission shall assist where
possible.
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(f)
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(1)
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The course of instruction, the learning and performance objectives, the standards for the training, and the guidelines shall be developed by the commission in consultation with appropriate groups and individuals having an interest and expertise in the field of domestic violence. The groups and individuals shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: one representative each from the California Peace Officers’ Association, the Peace Officers Research Association of California, the State Bar of California, the California Women Lawyers, and the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls; two representatives from the commission; two representatives from the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence; two peace officers, recommended by the commission, who are experienced in the provision of domestic violence training; two domestic violence experts, recommended by the California Partnership
to End Domestic Violence, who are experienced in the provision of direct services to victims of domestic violence; and at least one representative of service providers serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in connection with domestic violence. At least one of the persons selected shall be a former victim of domestic violence; one representative of an organization working to advance criminal justice reform; and one representative of an organization working to advance racial justice.
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(2)
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The commission, in consultation with these groups and individuals, shall review existing training programs to determine in what ways domestic violence training might be included as a part of ongoing programs.
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(g)
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Each law enforcement officer below the rank of supervisor who is assigned to patrol duties and would normally respond to domestic violence calls or incidents of
domestic violence shall complete, every two years, an updated course of instruction on domestic violence that is developed according to the standards and guidelines developed pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (d). The instruction required pursuant to this subdivision shall be funded from existing resources available for the training required pursuant to this section. It is the intent of the Legislature not to increase the annual training costs of local government entities.
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<html:p>The commission shall prepare a course of instruction on gender bias and law enforcement response to reports of sexual assault and domestic violence. The course shall adhere to the guidance provided in the Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence publication issued by the Department of Justice in 2022.</html:p>
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<html:p>If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.</html:p>
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