Cal. Gov. Code § 68660.5

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 68660.5 - Purposes of chapter

The purposes of this chapter are to qualify the State of California for the handling of federal habeas corpus petitions under Chapter 154 of Title 28 of the United States Code, to expedite the completion of state habeas corpus proceedings in capital cases, and to provide quality representation in state habeas corpus for inmates sentenced to death. This chapter shall be construed and administered consistently with those purposes.

Ca. Gov. Code § 68660.5

Added by Proposition 66, approved by the voters at the November 8, 2016 election, effective immediately upon enactment.