California § 1001.96. 1001.96. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 334, Sec. 1.)

California Statutes

§ 1001.96. — 1001.96. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 334, Sec. 1.)

California § 1001.96.

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Part 2.TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Ch. 2.96.CHAPTER 2.96. Court Initiated Misdemeanor Diversion

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1001.96. (2026).

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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.

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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.