California SB1143 regulates the use of recordings from forensic interviews of child abuse victims in advocacy centers.

California SB1143 establishes standards for children's advocacy centers handling child abuse investigations. It mandates that recordings of forensic interviews remain confidential and exempt from public records requests. Recordings can only be released to law enforcement or prosecutors with a court order and protective measures. The bill also outlines the composition and training requirements for multidisciplinary teams in these centers, emphasizing cultural competency and diversity training.

California SB1143 regulates the use of recordings from forensic interviews of child abuse victims in advocacy centers.

California SB1143 establishes standards for children's advocacy centers handling child abuse investigations. It mandates that recordings of forensic interviews remain confidential and exempt from public records requests. Recordings can only be released to law enforcement or prosecutors with a court order and protective measures. The bill also outlines the composition and training requirements for multidisciplinary teams in these centers, emphasizing cultural competency and diversity training.