Courts must weigh a prosecutor's other trial heavily in human trafficking delay requests
In human trafficking cases, judges deciding whether to postpone must give great weight to the assigned prosecutor being busy in another trial, preliminary hearing or motion to suppress. Only one such delay is allowed, for no more than 10 court days.
Who it affects
Defendants, victims and prosecutors in human trafficking cases
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1656: Human trafficking case continuances.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.