California AB2052 amends the Penal Code to prioritize criminal cases over civil matters and to limit continuances in criminal proceedings.

California AB2052 amends Section 1050 of the Penal Code to prioritize criminal cases over civil matters, ensuring that criminal cases, especially death penalty cases, are heard without regard to pending civil matters. The bill mandates that criminal cases involving murder, stalking, hate crimes, domestic violence, and human trafficking be given precedence. It also requires written notice and specific facts to be provided at least two court days before a hearing is sought to be continued.

California AB2052 amends the Penal Code to prioritize criminal cases over civil matters and to limit continuances in criminal proceedings.

California AB2052 amends Section 1050 of the Penal Code to prioritize criminal cases over civil matters, ensuring that criminal cases, especially death penalty cases, are heard without regard to pending civil matters. The bill mandates that criminal cases involving murder, stalking, hate crimes, domestic violence, and human trafficking be given precedence. It also requires written notice and specific facts to be provided at least two court days before a hearing is sought to be continued.