Deferred entry of judgment pilot program for eligible defendants in Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties.

Assembly Bill No. 1258 amends the Penal Code to extend the deferred entry of judgment pilot program for eligible defendants in Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties until January 1, 2029. Eligible defendants must be charged with a felony, plead guilty, and meet specific criteria, such as being between 18 and 21 years old at the time of the offense. The program involves serving up to one year in a juvenile hall, with a multidisciplinary team reviewing implementation. The Office of Youth and Community Restoration reviews the program for compliance with federal law.

Deferred entry of judgment pilot program for eligible defendants in Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties.

Assembly Bill No. 1258 amends the Penal Code to extend the deferred entry of judgment pilot program for eligible defendants in Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara counties until January 1, 2029. Eligible defendants must be charged with a felony, plead guilty, and meet specific criteria, such as being between 18 and 21 years old at the time of the offense. The program involves serving up to one year in a juvenile hall, with a multidisciplinary team reviewing implementation. The Office of Youth and Community Restoration reviews the program for compliance with federal law.