Criminal procedure: alternatives to arrest.
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Overview
This bill renames the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot program to the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) pilot program. It requires the Board of State and Community Corrections to award grants to the Los Angeles City and County, as well as up to three other jurisdictions, to implement programs focused on diverting individuals from arrest and connecting them with social services. The bill removes requirements for specific social contact referrals and expands the types of offenses eligible for diversion, including certain disorderly conduct crimes and shoplifting.
Key provisions
- Renames the LEAD pilot program to the ATA pilot program.
- Requires grants to be awarded to the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and up to three other jurisdictions.
- Removes requirements for specific social contact referrals.
- Expands eligible offenses for diversion to include certain disorderly conduct crimes and shoplifting.
- Authorizes funding for case management, housing, and other supportive services.
- Requires a report to the Legislature on the program's effectiveness by January 1, 2031.
- Local jurisdictions must commit to using funds and local resources to support ATA or LEAD services.
- Allows for contracts with experts to provide technical assistance to participating jurisdictions.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Individuals facing criminal charges
- Public health agencies
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