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AB-1724 • 2026

Court operations.

Court operations.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Ellis
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the reports will be formatted or what exact impact this law might have beyond reporting requirements.

Improving Court Reporting to DMV

This law requires the Judicial Council to review court compliance with deadlines for sending records of traffic violations to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and report on this compliance every three years starting in 2028.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Judicial Council to include a review of court compliance with deadlines for transmitting records of traffic violations to the DMV when performing audits of superior court records.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Courts that handle traffic violation cases
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Terms To Know

Judicial Council
A group that oversees the California court system and sets rules for how courts operate.
Abstract of record of conviction
A summary of information about a person's criminal or traffic violation case, including details like what happened and any penalties given.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact format for these reports to the Legislature.
  • It is unclear how this will affect court operations beyond reporting requirements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended.

  3. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7).

  4. 2026-03-03 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on JUD.

  6. 2026-02-06 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 8.

  7. 2026-02-05 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1724, as amended, Ellis.
Court operations.
Existing law requires the clerk of a court in which a person was convicted of a violation of the Vehicle Code or other specified provisions, to prepare and forward an abstract of the record of conviction to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), as specified. Existing law authorizes the Judicial Council to perform audits, reviews, and investigations of superior court operations and records, as specified.
This bill would require the Judicial Council,
when performing an audit of superior court records, to include a review of compliance with these deadlines for transmitting records to the DMV when a person is convicted of a violation relating to the safe operation of a vehicle.
commencing on January 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter, to prepare and submit a report to the Legislature regarding superior court compliance with specified deadlines for transmitting an abstract of the record of conviction to the DMV, for certain violations, including vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol, pursuant to the above-described provisions.

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