CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1331Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 22, 2019 An act to add Section 13151.3 to the Penal Code, relating to criminal justice data. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1331, as introduced, Bonta. Criminal justice data.Existing law requires criminal justice agencies to compile records and data, including a summary of arrests, pretrial proceedings, the nature and disposition of criminal charges, sentencing, incarceration, rehabilitation, and release, about criminal offenders. Existing law requires agencies to report this information to the Department of Justice for each arrest made, and requires the superior court that disposes of a case for which that information was reported to ensure that a disposition report of that case is reported to the department.This bill would require those entities to report that information using person-level and case-level identifiers. By increasing duties on local criminal justice agencies, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the Department of Justice to develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for that purpose, as specified. The bill would additionally require the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to those provisions.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 13151.3 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1331Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 22, 2019 An act to add Section 13151.3 to the Penal Code, relating to criminal justice data. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1331, as introduced, Bonta. Criminal justice data.Existing law requires criminal justice agencies to compile records and data, including a summary of arrests, pretrial proceedings, the nature and disposition of criminal charges, sentencing, incarceration, rehabilitation, and release, about criminal offenders. Existing law requires agencies to report this information to the Department of Justice for each arrest made, and requires the superior court that disposes of a case for which that information was reported to ensure that a disposition report of that case is reported to the department.This bill would require those entities to report that information using person-level and case-level identifiers. By increasing duties on local criminal justice agencies, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the Department of Justice to develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for that purpose, as specified. The bill would additionally require the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to those provisions.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1331 Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 22, 2019 Introduced by Assembly Member Bonta February 22, 2019 An act to add Section 13151.3 to the Penal Code, relating to criminal justice data. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1331, as introduced, Bonta. Criminal justice data. Existing law requires criminal justice agencies to compile records and data, including a summary of arrests, pretrial proceedings, the nature and disposition of criminal charges, sentencing, incarceration, rehabilitation, and release, about criminal offenders. Existing law requires agencies to report this information to the Department of Justice for each arrest made, and requires the superior court that disposes of a case for which that information was reported to ensure that a disposition report of that case is reported to the department.This bill would require those entities to report that information using person-level and case-level identifiers. By increasing duties on local criminal justice agencies, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the Department of Justice to develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for that purpose, as specified. The bill would additionally require the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to those provisions.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. Existing law requires criminal justice agencies to compile records and data, including a summary of arrests, pretrial proceedings, the nature and disposition of criminal charges, sentencing, incarceration, rehabilitation, and release, about criminal offenders. Existing law requires agencies to report this information to the Department of Justice for each arrest made, and requires the superior court that disposes of a case for which that information was reported to ensure that a disposition report of that case is reported to the department. This bill would require those entities to report that information using person-level and case-level identifiers. By increasing duties on local criminal justice agencies, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the Department of Justice to develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for that purpose, as specified. The bill would additionally require the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to those provisions. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 13151.3 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 13151.3 is added to the Penal Code, to read:13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information. SECTION 1. Section 13151.3 is added to the Penal Code, to read: ### SECTION 1. 13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information. 13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information. 13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement.(c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information. 13151.3. (a) For all information reported pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151, the reporting entity shall use person-level and case-level identifiers developed by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivision (b). (b) The department shall develop a system of person-level and case-level identifiers for use pursuant to subdivision (a), that allow for complete and accurate records of criminal justice involvement. (c) The department shall provide technical assistance to entities reporting information pursuant to Section 13150 or 13151 to assist those entities in building and sharing that information. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. ### SEC. 2.