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CA SB 483

Title: Mental health diversion.
Author: Henry I. Stern

Summary
SB 483, as introduced, Stern. Mental health diversion. Existing law authorizes the court to grant pretrial diversion to a defendant diagnosed with a mental disorder if the defendant satisfies certain eligibility requirements and if the court determines that the defendant is suitable for diversion. Existing law provides that a defendant is suitable for pretrial diversion if certain criteria are met, including, that the defendant agrees to comply with the treatment as a condition of diversion, among others.This bill would additionally require that the court be satisfied that the recommended mental health treatment program is consistent with the underlying purpose of mental health diversion and will meet the specialized mental health treatment needs of the defendant.

Status
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

Bill Documents
CA SB 483 - 02/19/25 - Introduced
02/19/25 - CA SB 483 (02/19/25 - Introduced)

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  • Henry Stern - D
    Senator - State Senate - CA
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