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Rules and Forms | Criminal Law: Parole Period Advisement (Action Required)
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Summary
The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends amending rule 4.433 of the California Rules of Court to add a reference to the parole periods described in Penal Code section 3000.01. The recommended addition to the rules is to the provision on the sentencing judge’s advisement to the defendant about the parole period to be served after expiration of the sentence. The proposed amendment reflects a legislative change and is intended to guide sentencing judges in accurately informing defendants of relevant parole periods.
Recommendation
The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2025, amend California Rules of Court, rule 4.433 to add a reference to the parole periods described in Penal Code section 3000.01 to the provision on the sentencing judge’s advisement to the defendant about the parole period to be served after expiration of the sentence.