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Implementing California’s First-in-the-Nation Suspicious Death Law – Joanna’s Law
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Effective January 1, 2025, SB989, Joanna's Law can now be found in Penal Code Section 679.07. This new law will help law enforcement responding to suicides with a history of domestic violence. It ensures law enforcement will have the ability to identify a suspicious death, take the time they need to interview family members, conduct a thorough investigation and seek a full autopsy. The Institute's 10 Red Flag Factors of a suspicious death in intimate partner cases are included in the law. Joanna's Law also provides family members with access to more information and more rights. We are grateful for bi-partisan unanimous support of the California Legislature, their legislative findings and clear legislative intent. Thank you, Team Joanna, for your advocacy.