California AB1662 allows judges to offer misdemeanor diversion, allowing cases to be continued and defendants to comply with specific terms for up to.

California AB1662 amends the Penal Code to allow judges in superior courts to offer misdemeanor diversion, enabling them to continue cases for up to 24 months and impose terms and conditions on defendants. If the defendant complies, the judge dismisses the case. Non-compliance may result in the resumption of criminal proceedings. Diversion is not available for certain offenses, including those requiring registration under Megan's Law or involving domestic violence. The bill also modifies the Vehicle Code to adjust the point values assigned to various traffic violations.

California AB1662 allows judges to offer misdemeanor diversion, allowing cases to be continued and defendants to comply with specific terms for up to.

California AB1662 amends the Penal Code to allow judges in superior courts to offer misdemeanor diversion, enabling them to continue cases for up to 24 months and impose terms and conditions on defendants. If the defendant complies, the judge dismisses the case. Non-compliance may result in the resumption of criminal proceedings. Diversion is not available for certain offenses, including those requiring registration under Megan's Law or involving domestic violence. The bill also modifies the Vehicle Code to adjust the point values assigned to various traffic violations.