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AB 2553CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2553 allows courts to extend probation by one year for specific real estate felony convictions

Original title: Real estate crimes: probation.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill increases the potential duration of state supervision for individuals convicted of real estate-related felonies, which may increase the administrative workload and costs for local probation departments.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Defendants convicted of real estate-related felonies

These individuals may face an additional year of probation if the court grants an extension.

Local probation departments

These departments are required to file petitions to the court to request the one-year extension.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

California AB 2553 authorizes courts to add a one-year extension to the standard probation term for defendants convicted of felony real estate crimes, such as mortgage fraud or illegal property recording. This extension requires the local probation department to petition the court and the court to find that additional time is necessary for defendant programming.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill increases the potential duration of state supervision for individuals convicted of real estate-related felonies, which may increase the administrative workload and costs for local probation departments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all criminal convictions?
No, it specifically applies to felony offenses related to the purchase or sale of real property or the recording or attempted recording of a real estate instrument.
How is the one-year extension applied?
The local probation department must file a petition with the court, and the court must determine that the extra time is necessary for the defendant's programming.

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Sources

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