{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1001.3","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1001.3","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":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 2.   Effective February 17, 1982.","effective":"1982-02-17","html":"<p>At no time shall a defendant be required to make an admission of guilt as a prerequisite for placement in a pretrial diversion program.</p>","text":"At no time shall a defendant be required to make an admission of guilt as a prerequisite for placement in a pretrial diversion program.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/misdemeanor-diversion-1001-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}