Is meant to stop very lenient plea deals in cases involving the sexual exploitation or trafficking of minors. It would require that anyone given immunity in a plea deal must be clearly named and approved by a judge after victims are notified. It also requires that plea deals in these cases include at least five years in state prison, unless a judge finds special circumstances. The bill also prevents defendants from using mental health diversion if the case involves serious sex crimes.
Is meant to stop very lenient plea deals in cases involving the sexual exploitation or trafficking of minors. It would require that anyone given immunity in a plea deal must be clearly named and approved by a judge after victims are notified. It also requires that plea deals in these cases include at least five years in state prison, unless a judge finds special circumstances. The bill also prevents defendants from using mental health diversion if the case involves serious sex crimes.
