Criminal procedure: diversion for primary caregivers of minor children.
It became law on Oct 8, 2019.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Oct 8, 2019
What it does
Existing law allows individuals charged with a specified crime to qualify for a pretrial diversion program based upon various circumstances and qualifications, including mental health disorders, military service, or drug addiction. Existing law generally requires, if the defendant performs satisfactorily in one of these diversion programs, that the court dismiss the defendant's criminal charges and seal the record of arrest, as specified.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.