California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1864 — Immunity: court-appointed professionals.

Last action — Referred to Com. on JUD.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law authorizes the court, if it appears that expert evidence is or may be required by the court or any party to the action, to appoint one or more experts to investigate, to render a report, and to testify as an expert at the trial of the action relative to the fact or matter as to which the expert evidence is or may be required, as specified. Existing law governs family law proceedings. Existing law authorizes or requires, as specified, the court to appoint various professionals to assist in these proceedings, including counsel for the minor, mediators, and child custody evaluators, among others. This bill would prohibit any monetary liability on the part of, and any cause of action for damages against, any professional appointed by court order to provide services to the court pursuant to the provisions described above, as an expert witness or in connection with family law proceedings, for any act, opinion, report, or communication in the performance of those services, as specified.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  2. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  3. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Wagner · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Wagner

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1864 do?
Existing law authorizes the court, if it appears that expert evidence is or may be required by the court or any party to the action, to appoint one or more experts to investigate, to render a report, and to testify as an expert at the trial of the action relative to the fact or matter as to which the expert evidence is or may be required, as specified. Existing law governs family law proceedings. Existing law authorizes or requires, as specified, the court to appoint various professionals to assist in these proceedings, including counsel for the minor, mediators, and child custody evaluators, among others. This bill would prohibit any monetary liability on the part of, and any cause of action for damages against, any professional appointed by court order to provide services to the court pursuant to the provisions described above, as an expert witness or in connection with family law proceedings, for any act, opinion, report, or communication in the performance of those services, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 1864?
AB 1864 is sponsored by Wagner.
What is the current status of AB 1864?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1864?
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