This resolution supports a California bill that would increase the time limit for prosecuting domestic violence cases from five years to 15 years. It aims to give survivors more time to seek justice.
Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 690, introduced by Senator Susan Rubio, to extend the statute of limitations for prosecution of domestic violence from five years to 15 years.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to support California State Senate Bill No. 690, which aims to extend the statute of limitations for domestic violence prosecution.
Senator Rubio introduced Senate Bill No. 690, which seeks to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting domestic violence from five years to 15 years.
Supervisor Stefani's office prepared a resolution to support SB 690, confirming that the matter is routine and not contentious.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 352-24, supporting SB 690, with a unanimous vote.
The resolution was returned unsigned by the Mayor but became effective without her approval due to the time limit.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom and other relevant officials.
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