California · Penal Code

PEN §13100.1: (a) The Attorney General shall appoint an advisory committee to the California-Criminal Index and Identification (Cal-CII) system to assist in the ongoing management of the system with respect to oper

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The Attorney General appoints an advisory committee to manage California's criminal records system, including policies, content, and retention. The committee consists of representatives from law enforcement, judiciary, corrections, and public members.

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(a) The Attorney General shall appoint an advisory committee to the California-Criminal Index and Identification (Cal-CII) system to assist in the ongoing management of the system with respect to operating policies, criminal records content, and records retention. The committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General, without compensation, except for reimbursement of necessary expenses. (b) The committee shall consist of the following representatives: (1) One representative from the California Police Chiefs’ Association. (2) One representative from the California Peace Officers’ Association. (3) Three representatives from the California State Sheriffs’ Association. (4) One trial judge appointed by the Judicial Council. (5) One representative from the California District Attorneys Association. (6) One representative from the California Court Clerks’ Association. (7) One representative from the Office of Emergency Services. (8) One representative from the Chief Probation Officers’ Association. (9) One representative from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (10) One representative from the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (11) One member of the public, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, who is knowledgeable and experienced in the process of utilizing background clearances. (12) One member of the public, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, who is knowledgeable and experienced in the process of utilizing background clearances.

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