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Existing law requires a person arrested to be taken before a magistrate without delay and, in any event, within 48 hours after arrest, not including weekends and holidays, as specified. Existing law allows an attorney to visit a prisoner after their arrest, as specified. Under existing law, an officer in charge of the prisoner who willfully refuses or neglects to allow an attorney to visit that prisoner is liable for criminal and civil penalties, as provided. This bill would clarify that the above provisions regarding criminal and civil penalties for officers apply if a prisoner is in a jail, prison, or a medical setting. The bill would make other technical changes, as provided.
Introduced
Feb 19, 2026
Last Action
Mar 9, 2026
Session
CA 20252026
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Read first time. To print.
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Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Bryan