California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 281 — Contempt: gang injunctions.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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    Introduced
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, subject to certain exceptions, provides that it is a misdemeanor for any person to commit various kinds of contempt of court, including, among other things, willful disobedience of the terms of any injunction that restrains the activities of a criminal street gang or any of its members, lawfully issued by a court, including an order pending trial. This bill would provide that a first violation of such an injunction would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, or by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine. A 2nd violation occurring within 7 years of the first violation would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 9 months, or by a fine not exceeding $2,500, or by both that imprisonment and fine. A 3rd or subsequent violation occurring within 7 years of a prior violation would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine. The bill would also provide that these penalties would apply unless a greater penalty is authorized by other provisions of law. By increasing the penalties for an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.

  3. In committee: Set second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 11.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Gorell · Primary
  • Williams · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (1)

  • Gorell

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Williams

Not signed on (120)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 281 do?
Existing law, subject to certain exceptions, provides that it is a misdemeanor for any person to commit various kinds of contempt of court, including, among other things, willful disobedience of the terms of any injunction that restrains the activities of a criminal street gang or any of its members, lawfully issued by a court, including an order pending trial. This bill would provide that a first violation of such an injunction would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, or by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine. A 2nd violation occurring within 7 years of the first violation would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 9 months, or by a fine not exceeding $2,500, or by both that imprisonment and fine. A 3rd or subsequent violation occurring within 7 years of a prior violation would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine. The bill would also provide that these penalties would apply unless a greater penalty is authorized by other provisions of law. By increasing the penalties for an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 281?
AB 281 is sponsored by Gorell and Williams.
What is the current status of AB 281?
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 281?
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