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AB-419 Judicial officers: training: sexual abuse and assault.(2023-2024)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 68556 is added to the Government Code, to read:

68556.
 (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Judicial Council shall establish judicial training programs for judges related to best practices related to treatment of alleged sexual abuse and assault victims in courtroom cases. The development of the training programs shall include input by victim advocacy groups.
(b) Commencing January 1, 2026, the training programs developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be provided to all newly appointed or elected judges and to all judicial officers on an annual basis.