Bill > AB1258

This bill extends the deferred entry of judgment pilot program in California for the Counties of Butte, Nevada, and Santa Clara until January 1, 2029. The program allows young adult offenders between 18 and 21 years old (and potentially up to 25 with approval) to participate in a rehabilitative program within a juvenile hall instead of being processed through the traditional adult criminal justice system. Eligible participants must meet specific criteria, including being charged with a non-serious felony, showing potential to benefit from rehabilitative services, and not having certain prior convictions or sex offender registration requirements. Participants who successfully complete the program will have their criminal charges dismissed, and those who do not perform satisfactorily may be moved to county jail and have judgment entered against them. The bill also shifts the compliance review of the pilot program from the Board of State and Community Corrections to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, which will be responsible for ensuring the program meets federal juvenile justice guidelines. Each participating county is required to establish a multidisciplinary team to oversee the program and submit a comprehensive evaluation report to the state legislature by December 31, 2027, detailing the program's impact and effectiveness.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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