Criminal procedure: interrogations.

Assembly Member Kalra's legislation establishes new protocols for law enforcement interactions with immediate family members of individuals killed or seriously injured by peace officers. The measure requires peace officers and prosecuting attorneys to follow specific procedures before interviewing these family members.

Under the proposed requirements, officers and prosecutors must identify themselves and their agency affiliation, providing official identification during in-person interviews. They must inform family members about their relative's status, explain that participation is voluntary, and advise that individuals may consult with an attorney or support person. The legislation also mandates disclosure that investigations may examine the deceased or injured person's conduct. The provisions apply to a broad range of immediate family members, including spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children, and other relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.

The measure creates an exception for situations involving custodial interrogations that require Miranda warnings. It defines "seriously injured" according to existing bodily injury standards in state law. As the requirements create new obligations for local law enforcement agencies, the bill includes provisions for state reimbursement of associated costs through established procedures.