{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1001.61","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1001.61","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 2.9A. Bad Check Diversion [1001.60. - 1001.67.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.9a"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1059, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district attorney may refer a bad check case to the diversion program. Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/pen/1001.64\">1001.64</a>, this chapter does not limit the power of the district attorney to prosecute bad check complaints.</p>","text":"The district attorney may refer a bad check case to the diversion program. Except as provided in Section 1001.64, this chapter does not limit the power of the district attorney to prosecute bad check complaints.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/bad-check-diversion-1001-61","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}