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Committee advances Racial Justice Act cleanup bill amid concerns about workload and remedies
Summary
AB 1071 would clarify procedures, counsel appointments and remedies for post-conviction Racial Justice Act claims; the committee moved the measure to Appropriations after advocates urged clearer judicial guidance while prosecutors and law-enforcement associations warned of possible workload and fiscal consequences.
AB 1071, described by supporters as cleanup and implementation legislation for the Racial Justice Act (RJA), passed the Senate Public Safety Committee and was referred to Appropriations. The bill clarifies procedural standards for RJA petitions, provides guidance on appointment of counsel at early stages, and expands the court’s remedial options when a racial-bias violation is found.
Supporters argued the RJA has been hampered in practice by procedural obstacles and inconsistent judicial approaches,…
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