California SB396 amends the Penal Code to ensure family contact for those on supervision, except when the family member is the victim.

California SB396 amends the Penal Code to prohibit supervision authorities from prohibiting contact between a person on supervision and their family members, except when the family member is the victim of the crime. If the victim family member agrees to contact and the supervision authority decides to prohibit contact, the supervision authority must provide a written explanation. The bill also outlines procedures for mental health diversion, including referrals to programs like CARE and assisted outpatient treatment, and specifies timelines for hearings and potential dismissal of charges.

California SB396 amends the Penal Code to ensure family contact for those on supervision, except when the family member is the victim.

California SB396 amends the Penal Code to prohibit supervision authorities from prohibiting contact between a person on supervision and their family members, except when the family member is the victim of the crime. If the victim family member agrees to contact and the supervision authority decides to prohibit contact, the supervision authority must provide a written explanation. The bill also outlines procedures for mental health diversion, including referrals to programs like CARE and assisted outpatient treatment, and specifies timelines for hearings and potential dismissal of charges.