California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 13 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 12 of Article I thereof, relating to bail.

Last action — June 14 hearing: Testimony taken. Hearing postponed by committee.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution requires a person to be released on bail, as provided, except if he or she is accused of certain crimes and offenses, including capital crimes when the facts are evident or the presumption great, and felony offenses involving acts of violence on another person, or felony sexual assault offenses on another person, when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based upon clear and convincing evidence that there is a substantial likelihood the person's release would result in great bodily harm to others. This measure would expand the exception from the right to bail described above to include crimes in which a person is accused of committing felony sexual assault offenses against a minor and other, specified sex offenses committed against a minor when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based on preponderance of the evidence that there is a substantial likelihood the person will flee if he or she is released and that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably ensure the person's appearance at hearing or trial if he or she released.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. June 14 hearing: Testimony taken. Hearing postponed by committee.

  2. Set for hearing June 14.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S., E. & C.A., and APPR.

  5. From printer. May be acted upon on or after May 13.

  6. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nguyen · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Nguyen

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 13 do?
The California Constitution requires a person to be released on bail, as provided, except if he or she is accused of certain crimes and offenses, including capital crimes when the facts are evident or the presumption great, and felony offenses involving acts of violence on another person, or felony sexual assault offenses on another person, when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based upon clear and convincing evidence that there is a substantial likelihood the person's release would result in great bodily harm to others. This measure would expand the exception from the right to bail described above to include crimes in which a person is accused of committing felony sexual assault offenses against a minor and other, specified sex offenses committed against a minor when the facts are evident or the presumption great and the court finds based on preponderance of the evidence that there is a substantial likelihood the person will flee if he or she is released and that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably ensure the person's appearance at hearing or trial if he or she released.
Who sponsors SCA 13?
SCA 13 is sponsored by Nguyen.
What is the current status of SCA 13?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 SCA 13?
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