Welf. & Inst. Code, § 6609.2 · Article 4. Sexually Violent Predators
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 6609.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) When any sheriff or chief of police is notified by the State Department of State Hospitals of its recommendation to the court concerning the disposition of a sexually violent predator pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 6609.1, that sheriff or chief of police may notify any person designated by the sheriff or chief of police as an appropriate recipient of the notice.
(b) A law enforcement official authorized to provide notice pursuant to this section, and the public agency or entity employing the law enforcement official, shall not be liable for providing or failing to provide notice pursuant to this section.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 440, Sec. 71. (AB 1488) Effective September 22, 2012.
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