Repeat sexual battery, indecent exposure and child molesting cases can be tried in one county
When sexual battery, indecent exposure, or annoying or molesting a child happens more than once across counties, all counts can be tried where any one occurred, even with different victims, if every district attorney involved agrees in writing.
Who it affects
Defendants, victims and prosecutors in multi-county sex offense 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 2147: Criminal procedure: jurisdiction of public offenses.
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.