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Criminal

Jan. 9, 2019

SB 1053: Helping child sexual abuse victims achieve justice

The passage of Senate Bill 1053 is viewed as a tremendous achievement by many child advocate organizations who applaud California for recognizing how much of a traumatic impact sex abuse can be on children.

Luis Carrillo

Managing Partner
Carrillo Law Firm, LLP

Luis has spent decades fighting on behalf of members of the underserved Latino community. His practice areas include child sex abuse, teacher abuse, clergy abuse, police misconduct and civil rights litigation.

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Michael S. Carrillo

Trial Attorney
The Carrillo Law Firm

1499 Huntington Drive, Suite 402
South Pasadena , CA 91030

Michael focuses on child sex abuse, teacher sexual abuse, assault, youth organization abuse and civil rights abuse.

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The passage of Senate Bill 1053 is viewed as a tremendous achievement by many child advocate organizations who applaud California for recognizing how much of a traumatic impact sex abuse can be on children. The bill was passed as a clarification of the Legislature's intent to exempt child sexual abuse victims from the six-month claims process for public entities. The law addresses child sexual assault in the public sector and provides clarity concerning civil actions...

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