Pen. Code, § 1001.5 · Chapter 2.7. Misdemeanor Diversion
Pen. Code, § 1001.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
No statement, or information procured therefrom, made by the defendant in connection with the determination of his or her eligibility for diversion, and no statement, or information procured therefrom, made by the defendant, subsequent to the granting of diversion or while participating in such program, and no information contained in any report made with respect thereto, and no statement or other information concerning the defendant’s participation in such program shall be admissible in any action or proceeding. However, if a divertee is recommended for termination for cause, information regarding his or her participation in such program may be used for purposes of the termination proceedings.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 2. Effective February 17, 1982.
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