However, there is still much that's needed. We need everyone to support our efforts in this by sending a support letter to California State Representative Fiona Ma's Office. Please review the facts of the bill and the sample support letter.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTIONAND RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 2008
Assembly Bill 1771 (Ma)
According to the Department of Justice, more than 180,000 Californians call in each year for assistance in dealing with domestic violence, and more than half of those calls involve a weapon. By the time a call comes in it could be too late.
California can reduce the number of domestic violence incidents by providing information about prior convictions online, and by providing potential victims with useful tools to avoid violence. This information is already public; any person with means can hire a private investigator to conduct a search. However, many Californians are without the means or ability to secure such services and deserve to know if a potential partner could place them at risk.
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Right-to-Know Act of 2008, also known as “Nadga’s Law,” would require the following:
1. The Attorney General would develop an online database that would report the name, date of birth, county and date of conviction for individuals convicted of felony domestic violence or multiple counts of misdemeanor domestic violence. The database would keep updated information available for 10 years.
2. The Superior Court of a county would be required, without charge, to provide additional information to a requester about a domestic violence conviction.
3. The prior conviction could be used to secure a restraining order against the individual.
4. A new assessment would be placed on domestic violence convictions to provide additional funding for domestic violence programs.
With this simple change, Californians will be able to protect themselves and their loved ones from violence.
CONTACT
Bill Barnes, Chief of Staff or Nick Hardeman, Legislative Director
Office of Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma
916-319-2012
916-319-2112, FAX
Assembly Bill 1771 (Ma)
According to the Department of Justice, more than 180,000 Californians call in each year for assistance in dealing with domestic violence, and more than half of those calls involve a weapon. By the time a call comes in it could be too late.
California can reduce the number of domestic violence incidents by providing information about prior convictions online, and by providing potential victims with useful tools to avoid violence. This information is already public; any person with means can hire a private investigator to conduct a search. However, many Californians are without the means or ability to secure such services and deserve to know if a potential partner could place them at risk.
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Right-to-Know Act of 2008, also known as “Nadga’s Law,” would require the following:
1. The Attorney General would develop an online database that would report the name, date of birth, county and date of conviction for individuals convicted of felony domestic violence or multiple counts of misdemeanor domestic violence. The database would keep updated information available for 10 years.
2. The Superior Court of a county would be required, without charge, to provide additional information to a requester about a domestic violence conviction.
3. The prior conviction could be used to secure a restraining order against the individual.
4. A new assessment would be placed on domestic violence convictions to provide additional funding for domestic violence programs.
With this simple change, Californians will be able to protect themselves and their loved ones from violence.
CONTACT
Bill Barnes, Chief of Staff or Nick Hardeman, Legislative Director
Office of Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma
916-319-2012
916-319-2112, FAX
To make it easy, please just copy and paste the letter below, sign and fax.
FAX TO: 916.319.2112 or 916.941.7216! THANK YOU!!!!!!
Your Name
City, State
Re: Support for CA AB 1771
To Whom it May Concern:
I support CA AB 1771. Please vote in favor of CA AB 1771; The Domestic Violence Prevention and Right-to-Know Act of 2008, also known as Nadga’s Law. It is long overdue.
Sincerely,
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Your Name
City, State
Re: Support for CA AB 1771
To Whom it May Concern:
I support CA AB 1771. Please vote in favor of CA AB 1771; The Domestic Violence Prevention and Right-to-Know Act of 2008, also known as Nadga’s Law. It is long overdue.
Sincerely,
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