California AB15 establishes rights for families of homicide victims to request a review and possible reinvestigation of unsolved cases.

California AB15, known as the California Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act, allows immediate family members of homicide victims to request a review of unsolved cases. If the review determines that a reinvestigation could yield new leads, the law enforcement agency must conduct one. The agency has 120 days to complete the review, with an option to extend by up to 60 days if necessary. The law also mandates that agencies coordinate reviews and reinvestigations to avoid duplication and ensure efficiency.

California AB15 establishes rights for families of homicide victims to request a review and possible reinvestigation of unsolved cases.

California AB15, known as the California Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act, allows immediate family members of homicide victims to request a review of unsolved cases. If the review determines that a reinvestigation could yield new leads, the law enforcement agency must conduct one. The agency has 120 days to complete the review, with an option to extend by up to 60 days if necessary. The law also mandates that agencies coordinate reviews and reinvestigations to avoid duplication and ensure efficiency.