California Penal Code CHAPTER 2.9 - Diversion of Misdemeanor Offenders

• Section 1001.50.
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this chapter shall become operative in a county only if the board of supervisors adopts the provisions of this...
• Section 1001.51.
  (a) This chapter shall apply whenever a case is before any court upon an accusatory pleading concerning the commission of a misdemeanor, except a misdemeanor specified...
• Section 1001.52.
  (a) If the defendant consents and waives his right to a speedy trial, the case shall be referred to the probation department. The probation department shall...
• Section 1001.53.
  The court shall hold a hearing and, after consideration of the probation department’s report, and any other relevant information, shall determine if the defendant consents...
• Section 1001.54.
  If it appears to the probation department that the divertee is performing unsatisfactorily in the assigned program, or that the divertee is not benefiting from...
• Section 1001.55.
  (a) Any record filed with the Department of Justice shall indicate the disposition in those cases diverted pursuant to this chapter. Upon successful completion of a...

Last modified: October 22, 2018