CA SB 1282

Title: Crimes: diversion.
Author: Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

Summary
SB 1282, as amended, Smallwood-Cuevas. Crimes: diversion. Existing law authorizes a city or county prosecuting attorney or county probation department to create a diversion or deferred entry of judgment program for persons who commit a theft offense or repeat theft offenses, as specified.This bill would instead require each county to, on or before January 1, 2026, create that diversion or deferred entry of judgment program. By increasing duties on local entities, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law authorizes a judge in the superior court in which a misdemeanor is being prosecuted to, at the judge’s discretion, offer diversion to a defendant for a period not to exceed 24 months.This bill would expand that authorization to include any cases being prosecuted, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Status
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Bill Documents
CA SB 1282 - 04/24/24 - Amended Senate
04/24/24 - CA SB 1282 (04/24/24 - Amended Senate)