Provides that defendant who participated in diversion program for certain marijuana offenses on prior occasion may again participate under certain circumstances.
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This bill allows defendants who have previously participated in a marijuana offense diversion program to again qualify for such a program under certain circumstances. Specifically, it extends eligibility to those who have previously completed supervisory treatment, conditional dismissal, or the Veterans Diversion Program, provided the prior offenses involved similar marijuana-related crimes. The court must consider factors like public safety and the defendant's potential for rehabilitation when deciding whether to grant eligibility. The bill also amends existing legislation to clarify eligibility criteria and procedures.
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