San Luis Obispo — Court Misdemeanor Diversion (CMD) Guidelines

Source: https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov/documents/san-luis-obispo/Court-Misdemeanor-Diversion-Guidelines.pdf

COURT MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION (“CMD”) GUIDELINES

PENAL CODE

PC 69

Presumptive no diversion

• 1-year diversion • 20 hrs. CWS • Apology letter/Restorative Justice Component

PC 148(a)

Presumptive no diversion

• 1-year diversion • 20 hrs. CWS • Apology letter/Restorative Justice Component

PC 148.9

• 6-month diversion • 20 hrs. CWS

PC 166 Presumptive no diversion

PC 240 (non DV)

Any prior conviction for violence = Presumptive no diversion

Consider victim impact, if significant = Presumptive no diversion

Other:

• 1-year diversion
• 20 hrs. CWS
• Apology letter/Restorative Justice Component
• Restitution
• No guns
• Search terms

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PC 242 (non DV)

Any prior conviction for violence = Presumptive no diversion

Consider victim impact, if significant = Presumptive no diversion

Other:

• 1-year diversion
• 20 hrs. CWS
• Apology letter/Restorative Justice Component
• Restitution
• No guns
• Search terms

PC 243(b) Presumptive no diversion

PC245(a)(1) or (a)(4) Presumptive no diversion

PC 273a(a), 273a(b) Presumptive no diversion

PC 369i (Trespassing on Railroad)

• 6 months diversion • 10 hrs. CWS

PC 370/372 Public Nuisance

• 6 months diversion • 10 hrs. CWS

PC 374.4 Littering

• 6 months diversion • 10 hrs. CWS

PC 415

• 6 months diversion • 10 hrs. CWS

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PC 417 Presumptive no diversion

PC 422 Presumptive no diversion

PC 476(a)

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• DABCP
• No checking acct. until DABCP completed

PC 484/490.5

Any prior conviction for theft = Presumptive no diversion

Other:

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• SA store/victim
• Search terms
• 10 hrs. CWS

PC 487/496

Any prior conviction for theft = Presumptive no diversion

Other:

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• SA store/victim
• Search terms
• 20 hrs. CWS

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PC 537(a)(1) Defrauding Innkeeper (not over $400)

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• SA store/victim
• Search terms
• 20 hrs. CWS

PC 594 (non DV, non-gang related)

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• SA victim
• 20 hrs. CWS

PC 602 (Trespassing)

• 6 months diversion • SA location • 10 hrs. CWS

PC 647(a) or (b) Solicitation/Prostitution

Buyers:

• DA Diversion Program

Sellers:

• 6-month diversion • SA from location • Attend AIDS Education Program

PC 647e (Illegal Camping/Lodging)

• 6 months diversion • SA location

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PC 647(f)

• 6-month diversion • 20 AAs (or) • Contact Drug and Alcohol – follow directives

PC 647 (h) Loitering

• 6 months diversion • SA location • 10 hrs. CWS

PC 21310 (Dirk or Dagger) Presumptive no diversion

All Gun Possession Offenses Presumptive no diversion

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VEHICLE CODE

VC 31

• 6 months diversion • 20 hrs. CWS

VC 2800.1 Presumptive no diversion

VC 2800.2 Presumptive no diversion

VC 4462.5

• 6 months diversion • Proof of registration

VC 10851(a)

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• 20 hrs. CWS
• Search Terms

VC 12500(a)

• 6 months diversion • Don’t drive unless licensed and insured • Obtain CDL

VC 14601.1(a)

• 1-year diversion (w/ up to 3 alleged priors) • Don’t drive unless licensed and insured • Obtain CDL

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VC 14601.2 Presumptive no diversion

• 1-year diversion (w/ no priors)
• Don’t drive unless licensed and insured
• Obtain CDL
• Install IID (proof in 30 days)
• If deft. is on DUI probation – require admission and 10 days in CJ in
probation case

VC 14601.5 Presumptive no diversion

• 1-year diversion (w/ up to 3 alleged priors) • Don’t drive unless licensed and insured • Obtain CDL

VC20001 Presumptive no diversion

VC 20002

• 1-year diversion
• Restitution
• 20 hrs. CWS

VC23103(a) Reckless Driving

• 6 months diversion • 20 hrs. CWS

VC 23152(a) & (b) & (f) Not eligible

VC 23153(a) & (b) & (f) Not eligible

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE

BP 4141 (Furnish Hypo or Syringe)

• 6-month diversion (Presumptive) or PC1000 • Violate no Law • 10 NA Meetings or DAS Treatment or Private Therapy

BP 25658(a) (Sale of Alcohol to Minor)

• Prior Conviction or on Diversion = PND (Presumptive no diversion)
• 1-year diversion (Presumptive)
• Violate no Law
• 20hrs CWS

BP 25661 (MIP)

• 6-month diversion (Presumptive) • Violate no Law • 10hrs CWS or 10 AA Meetings

BP 25661 (Fake ID)

• Prior Conviction or on Diversion = PND
• 6-month diversion (Presumptive)
• Violate no Law
• 10hrs CWS or 20 AA Meetings

WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE

WI 10980 (Welfare Fraud)

• Prior Conviction or on Diversion = PND
• 18-months diversion
• Restitution or Payment Plan
• 10 hrs. CWS / month of fraud

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HEALTH & SAFETY CODE

HS 11357(B) (Possess 1oz of MJ)

• 1-year diversion (Presumptive) or PC1000 • Violate no Law • Search & Testing Terms • 20 NA Meetings or 20hour CWS or DAS Treatment

HS 11364 (Possess Drug Paraphernalia)

• 6-months diversion (Presumptive) or PC1000 • Violate no Law • Search & Testing Terms • 10 NA Meetings or 10hour CWS or DAS Treatment

HS 11377, HS11350, HS11550 - PND due to existing PC1000 & Prop 36 Programs

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