California Penal Code

§ 1001.95

PEN § 1001.95 Effective Jun 30, 2022Title 6 · Part 2 · Ch. 2.96

Statute text

(a)A judge in the superior court in which a misdemeanor is being prosecuted may, at the judge’s discretion, and over the objection of a prosecuting attorney, offer diversion to a defendant pursuant to these provisions.

(b)A judge may continue a diverted case for a period not to exceed 24 months and order the defendant to comply with terms, conditions, or programs that the judge deems appropriate based on the defendant’s specific situation.

(c)If the defendant has complied with the imposed terms and conditions, at the end of the period of diversion, the judge shall dismiss the action against the defendant.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 58, Sec. 6. (AB 200) Effective June 30, 2022.