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SB 821: Criminal procedure: arraignment.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 821 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill aims to improve the treatment of individuals arrested without a warrant. After a warrantless arrest, the court must review the basis for the arrest within 48 hours and determine if probable cause exists that an offense has been committed and that the arrested person is responsible. If the court finds no probable cause, the person must be released immediately and notified. Similarly, for juveniles, the court must review the situation within 48 hours and determine if an offense has been committed and if the juvenile is responsible. If the court finds no probable cause, the juvenile must be released immediately and notified.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions13 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May. 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
Apr. 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 10, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
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