Plain English Breakdown
The official summary mentions a 'specified reason' for why no reimbursement is required but does not list what that specific reason is.
AB-1632: Changes to Trespass Request Forms
This law changes how property owners ask police for help with trespassers by removing the need for a notary and replacing it with a signed written statement.
What This Bill Does
- Removes the rule that requires electronic trespass request forms to be notarized.
- Requires the person asking for help to sign a written declaration under penalty of perjury stating they own the property or have legal authority, that their information is true, and acknowledging police may rely on it.
- Allows law enforcement to reasonably rely on this signed statement unless they know it is false.
- Requires the owner to tell police if they lose control of the property or withdraw their request.
Who It Names or Affects
- Property owners, agents, and people in lawful possession who ask for police help with trespassers.
- Peace officers who respond to requests about unauthorized people on land.
Terms To Know
- Notarized
- Verified by a notary public. This bill removes the requirement for this step on electronic forms.
- Penalty of perjury
- A legal warning that lying in the signed statement is a crime and can lead to punishment.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required for local costs but only gives a 'specified reason' without explaining what that reason is in the provided summary.