Cal. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 31201

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 41, October 11, 2024

Section 31201 - Conditions for Granting Requests for Testimony

Requests for expert witness testimony will be granted under the following conditions:

(a) There is reasonable assurance that Youth Authority testimony will be significant in the case.

(b) Youth Authority staff time is available to provide this service to the court.

(c) The Youth Authority must have five working days' notification for preparation before the hearing.

(d) The requesting party is aware that:

(1) The purpose of Youth Authority participation is to assist the court by providing information and expert opinion concerning disposition and amenability to the care, treatment, and training programs available through commitment to the Youth Authority.

(2) Information received by Youth Authority staff will not be privileged, and will be available to the opposing attorney (district attorney or defense attorney), probation officer and judge.

(3) The Department shall be given access to all non-privileged information in the requesting party's possession which may have a bearing on Youth Authority testimony in the matter. This includes access to the accused person when a defense attorney requests assistance.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 31201

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4148 to title 9, section 31201 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 680, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4148 to title 9, section 31201 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).