{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1001.96","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1001.96","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 2.96. Court Initiated Misdemeanor Diversion [1001.95. - 1001.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-2.96"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 334, Sec. 1.   (AB 3234)   Effective January 1, 2021.","effective":"2021-01-01","html":"<p>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:</p><p>(a) Complete all conditions ordered by the court.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(c) Comply with a court-ordered protective order, stay-away order, or order prohibiting firearm possession, if applicable.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/court-initiated-misdemeanor-diversion-1001-96","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}