Pen. Code, § 1001.96 · Chapter 2.96. Court Initiated Misdemeanor Diversion
Pen. Code, § 1001.96
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A defendant who is diverted pursuant to this chapter shall be required to complete all of the following in order to have their action dismissed:
(a) Complete all conditions ordered by the court.
(b) Make full restitution. However, a defendant’s inability to pay restitution due to indigence shall not be grounds for denial of diversion or a finding that the defendant has failed to comply with the terms of diversion.
(c) Comply with a court-ordered protective order, stay-away order, or order prohibiting firearm possession, if applicable.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 334, Sec. 1. (AB 3234) Effective January 1, 2021.
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