Strengthens the California Racial Justice Act by broadening the kinds of evidence that can be used to establish a disparity claim, extending coverage to plea negotiations and diversion, and streamlining data disclosure.

KCA Context
Despite the Legislature’s intent in passing the RJA in 2020, procedural barriers have limited its impact. This bill removes those barriers so the law can function as intended, particularly for defendants of color who are most affected by charging and sentencing disparities.