Gang injunctions: violations: contempt of court.

Existing law provides for injunctive relief from the unlawful activities of criminal street gangs. Existing law provides that disobedience of the terms of any court order constitutes a contempt of court, and is punishable as a misdemeanor. This bill would specify that disobedience of the terms of an injunction that restrains the activities of a criminal street gang or any of its members constitutes contempt of court, and is punishable as a misdemeanor. Because this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would incorporate additional changes in Section 166 of the Penal Code made by AB 2217 that would become operative if both bills are enacted and this bill becomes effective after AB 2217. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.