How long does an agency have to complete an Internal Affairs investigation?
For peace officer Unit 7 members, pursuant to Government Code Section 3304(d), an Internal Affairs investigation must generally be completed within one (1) year from the date the Department is made aware of the allegations giving rise discipline. There are a number of exceptions to this time limitation including reasonable extensions for multi-jurisdictional investigations and investigations involving a matter in criminal litigation where the complainant or the accused employee is a criminal defendant. For non-peace officer Unit 7 members, pursuant to Government Code Section 19635 an agency has three (3) years from date of knowledge in which to impose adverse action.
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