Establishes a judicial diversion part in each county to manage cases eligible for diversion.

The bill amends the criminal procedure law to establish a judicial diversion part in each county. It mandates the chief administrator of the courts to create these parts and ensure they are staffed with personnel trained in procedural justice and cultural competency. The bill also outlines procedures for handling violations of diversion program conditions, including hearings and potential graduated responses. It specifies that eligible defendants should not be required to plead guilty to participate in diversion unless charged with certain felonies.

Establishes a judicial diversion part in each county to manage cases eligible for diversion.

The bill amends the criminal procedure law to establish a judicial diversion part in each county. It mandates the chief administrator of the courts to create these parts and ensure they are staffed with personnel trained in procedural justice and cultural competency. The bill also outlines procedures for handling violations of diversion program conditions, including hearings and potential graduated responses. It specifies that eligible defendants should not be required to plead guilty to participate in diversion unless charged with certain felonies.