Pen. Code, § 1001.3 · Chapter 2.7. Misdemeanor Diversion

Pen. Code, § 1001.3

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

At no time shall a defendant be required to make an admission of guilt as a prerequisite for placement in a pretrial diversion program.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 2. Effective February 17, 1982.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=1001.3.
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