California AB321 amends the Penal Code to redefine misdemeanors and clarify procedures for handling misdemeanor cases.

California AB321 amends Section 17 of the Penal Code to redefine misdemeanors and clarify procedures for handling misdemeanor cases. The bill specifies that a crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year is a misdemeanor. It also outlines conditions under which a crime can be designated as a misdemeanor, including when the court determines it to be a misdemeanor before trial. The bill further details procedures for handling misdemeanor cases, including the role of the prosecuting attorney and the court's discretion in designating offenses.

California AB321 amends the Penal Code to redefine misdemeanors and clarify procedures for handling misdemeanor cases.

California AB321 amends Section 17 of the Penal Code to redefine misdemeanors and clarify procedures for handling misdemeanor cases. The bill specifies that a crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year is a misdemeanor. It also outlines conditions under which a crime can be designated as a misdemeanor, including when the court determines it to be a misdemeanor before trial. The bill further details procedures for handling misdemeanor cases, including the role of the prosecuting attorney and the court's discretion in designating offenses.