Cal. Pen. Code § 13836

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 13836 - Training for district attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases, child sexual exploitation cases, child sexual abuse cases, and sexual abuse cases involving victims with developmental disabilities

The Office of Emergency Services shall establish an advisory committee which shall develop a course of training for district attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases, child sexual exploitation cases, child sexual abuse cases, and sexual abuse cases involving victims with developmental disabilities, and shall approve grants awarded pursuant to Section 13837. The courses shall include training in the unique emotional trauma experienced by victims of these crimes.

It is the intent of the Legislature in the enactment of this chapter to encourage the establishment of sex crime prosecution units, which shall include, but not be limited to, child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse cases, in district attorneys' offices throughout the state.

Ca. Pen. Code § 13836

Amended by Stats 2019 ch 177 (AB 640),s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
Amended by Stats 2013 ch 352 (AB 1317),s 449, eff. 9/26/2013, op. 7/1/2013.
Amended by Stats 2010 ch 618 (AB 2791),s 243, eff. 1/1/2011.
Amended by Stats 2003 ch 229 (AB 1757), s 51, eff. 1/1/2004.