Penalties for blocking attorney visits cover prisoners held in hospitals
The law already punishes an officer who refuses to let an attorney visit a prisoner. It now spells out that this covers prisoners held in a jail, prison, hospital or other medical setting: a misdemeanor, plus $500 owed to the person harmed.
Who it affects
Jail, prison and police officers holding arrested people
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 2286: Criminal procedure: attorney visits: medical settings.
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.