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CA SB 609: Criminal Procedure: Informants


Status: Vetoed by Governor (10/13/07)
Author: Romero [D]

This bill requires that a defendant cannot be convicted based upon the uncorroborated testimony of an in-custody informant. The bill will reduce the likelihood of wrongful conviction as a result of false informant testimony.

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