Elder abuse cases with cognitively impaired victims can get a short delay for busy prosecutors
Felony elder or dependent adult abuse cases with a cognitively impaired victim join cases like murder and domestic violence where a prosecutor tied up in another trial is good cause for a delay, limited to one delay per case of up to 10 court days.
Who it affects
Prosecutors, defendants and victims in felony elder abuse 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 2052: Criminal procedure: 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.