Deferred entry of judgment pilot program.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill extends a pilot program in Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties that allows eligible young adults (18-20) facing felony charges to avoid a formal judgment if they successfully complete a deferred entry of judgment program. The program focuses on providing services like cognitive behavioral therapy and educational support. The bill also shifts the oversight of the pilot programs from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and changes the evaluation reporting deadlines.
Key provisions
- Extends the pilot program to Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties through January 1, 2029.
- Changes the oversight of pilot programs from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.
- Extends the deadline for county evaluations to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Public Safety to December 31, 2027.
- Requires counties to establish multidisciplinary teams to oversee the pilot programs.
- Specifies eligibility criteria for participants, including age, criminal history, and suitability for program services.
- Requires a risk assessment tool to determine participant eligibility.
- Outlines consequences for failing to comply with program requirements, including potential entry of judgment and sentencing.
- Mandates data collection and reporting on program effectiveness.
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