§ 1001.96

Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 334, Sec. 1. (AB 3234) Effective January 1, 2021.

A defendant who is diverted pursuant to this chapter shall be required to complete all of the following in order to have their action dismissed:

(a)Complete all conditions ordered by the court.
(b)Make full restitution. However, a defendant’s inability to pay restitution due to indigence shall not be grounds for denial of diversion or a finding that the defendant has failed to comply with the terms of diversion.
(c)Comply with a court-ordered protective order, stay-away order, or order prohibiting firearm possession, if

applicable.

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