{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1001.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1001.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.7. Misdemeanor Diversion [1001. - 1001.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 537, Sec. 10.   (SB 239)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>As used in Sections <a href=\"/pen/1001.2\">1001.2</a> to <a href=\"/pen/1001.9\">1001.9</a>, inclusive, of this chapter, pretrial diversion refers to the procedure of postponing prosecution of an offense filed as a misdemeanor either temporarily or permanently at any point in the judicial process from the point at which the accused is charged until adjudication.</p>","text":"As used in Sections 1001.2 to 1001.9, inclusive, of this chapter, pretrial diversion refers to the procedure of postponing prosecution of an offense filed as a misdemeanor either temporarily or permanently at any point in the judicial process from the point at which the accused is charged until adjudication.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/misdemeanor-diversion-1001-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}