Diversion.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
Senate Bill 1339 expresses the California Legislature’s intention to improve diversion programs. Diversion is a process where criminal charges are temporarily put on hold, and if the individual successfully completes a program, the charges are dismissed. The bill aims to ensure these programs prioritize public safety, support victims, and hold individuals accountable for their actions. It specifically references Chapter 2.7 of the Penal Code.
Key provisions
- States the legislature’s intent to strengthen diversion statutes.
- References Chapter 2.7 of the Penal Code regarding diversion.
- Aims to ensure diversion programs protect the public.
- Aims to support victims of crime.
- Aims to maintain accountability for criminal conduct.
Who is affected
- Individuals facing misdemeanor charges
- Victims of crime
- The criminal justice system
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill does not detail specific changes to existing diversion laws, but rather expresses a general intent to improve them.
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