Criminal
Sep. 23, 2016
Governor signs bill loosening evidence rules in some parole hearings
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday that he has signed several new criminal law bills, including one that will change the rules of evidence in Mentally Disordered Offender parole hearings following a state Supreme Court decision that suggested the need for a legislative fix.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday he signed several new criminal law bills, including one that will change the rules of evidence in Mentally Disordered Offender parole hearings following a state Supreme Court decision that suggested the need for a legislative fix.
SB 1295 will allow admission of probation reports, trial transcripts, and other documentary evidence, ...
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