Merced — General Order AB1950

Source: https://www.merced.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general-order-ab1950-final.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1 IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MERCED 2

3 GENERAL ORDER RE: EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION 4 PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1950 5

6 Effective January 1, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 1950 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.)(AB1950) has 7 amended Penal Code sections 1203a and 1203.1. The amendments retroactively modify the probation terms for certain offenses. In implementing the amendments, this Court hereby FINDS 8 AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: 9 1. Felonies - AB1950 has shortened the probation terms for most felony offenses to two 10 years. In relevant part, Penal Code section 1203.1, subdivision (a), with certain exceptions, provides, “The court…in the order granting probation, may suspend the11 imposing or the execution of the sentence and may direct that the suspension may 12 continue for a period of time not exceeding two years…” Previously, the maximum term of probation for a felony offense could be for a period of time not exceeding the 13 maximum possible term of the sentence. If the maximum possible term of the sentence was five years or less, the period of probation could be up to five years.14 a. By operation of law, the shortening of the probation terms is retroactive. 15 b. Exclusions-Pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.1, subdivision (m), the two-year limit on the term of probation shall not apply to: 16 i. Any violent felony listed in Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (c). (See Appendix II for a complete list of excluded violent offenses and their17 maximum probation terms.) 18 ii. Any offense that includes specific probation lengths within its provisions. (See Appendix I for the complete list of crimes with specified minimum 19 terms of probation.) iii. Any felony conviction of Penal Code section 487, subdivision (b)(3), if20 the total value of the property taken exceeds $25,000. In this case, the 21 maximum term of probation is three years. iv. Any felony conviction of Penal Code section 503, if the total value of the 22 property taken exceeds $25,000. In this case, the maximum term of probation is three years.23 v. Any felony conviction of Penal Code section 532a, if the total value of the 24 property taken exceeds $25,000. In this case, the maximum term of probation is three years. 25 2. Misdemeanors – AB1950 has shortened the probation terms for most misdemeanor offenses to one year. In relevant part, Penal Code section 1203a subdivision (a) states,26 “The court may suspend the imposition or execution of the sentence and make and 27 enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year.” Previously, the maximum term of probation for a misdemeanor offense was three years, or if the term of 28

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GENERAL ORDER REGARDING AB 1950

imprisonment on a particular crime was greater than three years, the probation term was 1 up to the maximum term of imprisonment. 2 a. By operation of law, the shortening of the probations terms is retroactive. b. Exclusions-Per section 1203a, subdivision (b), “The one-year probation limit in 3 subdivision (a) shall not apply to any offense that includes specific probation lengths within its provisions.” (See Appendix I for the complete list of crimes 4 with specified minimum terms of probation.) 5 3. Exclusion for Crimes Involving Domestic Violence-In relevant part, pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.097, subdivision (a), “If a person is granted probation for a crime in 6 which the victim is a person defined in Section 6211 of the Family Code, the terms of probation shall include…[a] minimum period of probation of 36 months…” Thus, a 7 probationer is excluded from the retroactive shortening of probation if the probationer’s 8 victim is a person defined in Family Code section 6211, even if the probationer was convicted of an offense that generally carries a two-year probationary term. For example, 9 probation for a violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(4) is two years. However, if the victim is a person included in Family Code section 6211, the minimum 10 probation term is three years, and the maximum probation term is four years. 11 4. Determination Procedure - By operation of law, the new requirements of AB1950 have amended existing terms of probation in accordance with the new limits for all included 12 crimes, without the need of the court to specifically order the modified terms. The Court orders the Probation Department to compile a list of cases under their jurisdiction and/or 13 supervision that meet the criteria set forth in AB1950. After compiling the list, the 14 Probation Department is to provide the list to the District Attorney’s Office for an opportunity to review eligibility for termination. If the District Attorney’s Office agrees 15 probation has expired pursuant to AB1950, a stipulation signed by the District Attorney’s Office shall be filed with the Court and a copy served on the Probation Department and 16 Defense Counsel. If the District Attorney’s Office challenges the Probation Department’s 17 determination of termination eligibility, Probation and Defense Counsel will be properly noticed, and Defense Counsel will calendar the matter with the Court for determination of 18 eligibility if necessary. 5. Revoked Probation or Warrants - Defendants whose probation has been revoked and/or 19 have outstanding warrants are not eligible for the procedure contained in this Order. 20

21 THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

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23 Dated: 03/10/2021 24 HON. DONALD J. PROIETTI 25 Presiding Judge

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APPENDIX I: CRIMES EXCLUDED FROM THE ONE-YEAR OR TWO-YEAR LIMIT ON PROBATION DUE TO SPECIFIC PROBATION LENGTHS (Pen. Code, §§ 1203a(b), 1203.1(m)(1))

Code Crime Specific Max. Authority for Section Probation probation Exception Length term (felonies only) PENAL CODE 136.1(a), (b) Witness intimidation Max./Min. 3 years If § 1203.097 (M) of 36 applies 1 months 136.1(a), (b) Witness intimidation Min. of 36 3 years If § 1203.097 (F) months applies 136.1(c) (F) Witness intimidation - prevent Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 testimony with threat of violence months applies or force 140 (M) Witness intimidation – use of force Max./Min. If § 1203.097 or threat of force or violence of 36 applies months 140 (F) Witness intimidation – use of force Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 or threat of force or violence months applies 166(c) (M) Violation of protective or stay Max./Min. § 166(e)(1); away order of 36 § 1203.097 months 166(d)(1) Persons restricted from Max./Min. § 29825(c); (M) purchasing, receiving, owning, or of 36 § 1203.097 possessing firearm by court order months 166(d)(1) (F) Persons restricted from Min. of 36 3 years § 29825(c); purchasing, receiving, owning, or months § 1203.097 possessing firearm by court order 243(e)(1) Simple battery on spouse, Max./Min. § 1203.097 (M) cohabitant, or fellow parent of 36 months 245(a)(1) Assault with a deadly weapon Max./Min. If § 1203.097 (M) other than firearm of 36 applies months

1 If a person is granted probation for a crime in which the victim is a person defined in Section 6211 of the Family Code, the minimum period of probation is 36 months. (Pen. Code, § 1203.097(a)(1).)

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245(a)(1) (F) Assault with a deadly weapon Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 other than firearm months applies 245(a)(4) Assault by any means of force Max./Min. If § 1203.097 (M) likely to produce great bodily of 36 applies injury months 245(a)(4) (F) Assault by any means of force Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 likely to produce great bodily months applies injury 273a(a) (M) Child abuse likely to produce great Max./Min. § 273a(c)(1) bodily harm or death of 48 months 273a(a) (F) Child abuse likely to produce great Min. of 48 6 years § 273d(c)(1) bodily harm or death months 273a(b) (M) Child abuse Max./Min. § 273a(c)(1) of 48 months 273d(a) (M) Inflicting physical punishment on Max./Min. § 273d(c)(1) child of 36 months 273d(a) (F) Inflicting physical punishment on Min. of 36 6 years § 273d(c)(1) child months 273.5 (M) Inflicting injury on spouse, Max./Min. § 273.5(g); cohabitant, or fellow parent of 36 § 1203.097 resulting in traumatic condition months 273.5 (F) Inflicting injury on spouse, Min. of 36 4 years § 273.5(g); cohabitant, or fellow parent months § 1203.097 resulting in traumatic condition 273.6 (M) Violation of protective or stay Max./Min. § 273.6(h); away order of 36 § 1203.097 months 278 (M) Child abduction Max./Min. If § 1203.097 of 36 applies months 278 (F) Child abduction Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 months applies 278.5 (M) Child abduction in violation of Max./Min. If § 1203.097 custody order of 36 applies months 278.5 (F) Child abduction in violation of Min. of 36 3 years If § 1203.097 custody order months applies 368 (M) Elder/dependent adult abuse Max./Min. If § 1203.097 of 36 applies months

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368 (F) Elder/dependent adult abuse Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 months applies 422 (M) Criminal threats Max./Min. If § 1203.097 of 36 applies months 422 (F) Criminal threats Min. of 36 3 years If § 1203.097 months applies 502(c)(1)- Unauthorized computer access Max./Not § 1203.047 (2), (4)-(5) less than 3 (M) years 502(c)(1)- Unauthorized computer access Not less 3 years § 1203.047 (2), (4)-(5) than 3 (F) years 502(c)(3), Unauthorized computer access Not less 3 years § 1203.047 (6), (7), (8) than 3 (felony years only) 502.7(b) Telephone fraud Max./Not § 1203.047 (M) less than 3 years 502.7(b) (F) Telephone fraud Not less 3 years § 1203.047 than 3 years 594 (M) Vandalism Max./Min. If § 1203.097 of 36 applies months 594 (F) Vandalism Min. of 36 3 years If § 1203.097 months applies 647(j)(4) Intentional and nonconsensual Max./Min. If § 1203.097 (M) distribution of the image of the of 36 applies intimate body part or parts of months another identifiable person, or an image of the person depicted engaged in a sexual act 646.9(a) (M) Stalking Max./Min. If § 1203.097 of 36 applies months

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646.9(a) (F) Stalking Min. of 36 3 years If § 1203.097 months applies 646.9(b) (F) Stalking in violation of court order Min. of 36 4 years If § 1203.097 months applies 653m (M) Telephone or electronic Max./Min. If § 1203.097 communication with intent to of 36 applies annoy or harass months 29825(a), Persons restricted from Max./Min. § 29825(c); (b) (M) purchasing, receiving, owning, or of 36 § 1203.097 possessing firearm by court order months 29825(a), Persons restricted from Min. of 36 3 years § 29825(c); (b) (F) purchasing, receiving, owning, or months § 1203.097 possessing firearm by court order VEHICLE CODE 23152 (M/F) Driving under the influence Not less Not less § 23600(b)(1) than 3 nor than 3 nor more than more than 5 years, 5 years, unless max unless max sentence sentence exceeds 5 exceeds 5 years state years state prison; prison; then then up to up to max max sentence sentence 23153 (M/F) Driving under the influence Not less Not less § 23600(b)(1) causing injury than 3 nor than 3 nor more than more than 5 years, 5 years, unless max unless max sentence sentence exceeds 5 exceeds 5 years state years state prison; prison; then then up to up to max max sentence sentence

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APPENDIX II: CRIMES EXCLUDED FROM THE TWO-YEAR LIMIT ON PROBATION DUE TO INCLUSION IN PENAL CODE SECTION 667.5(c) OR SECTION 1203.1(m)(2)

Code Section Crime Maximum Authority for Probation Term Exception PENAL CODE 37 Treason Life § 667.5(c)(7); § 1203.1(m)(1) 128 Perjury resulting in execution of Life § 667.5(c)(7); innocent person § 1203.1(m)(1) 136.1/186.22 Intimidation of witness if a felony § 186.22(4)(A) § 667.5(c)(20); violation of § 186.22 (c): 7 years - life § 1203.1(m)(1) 187 Murder § 190(a): first § 667.5(c)(1), degree, 25 (7); years-life; § 1203.1(m)(1) second degree, 15 years-life; § 190(b): 25 years-life; § 190(d): 20 years-life 187/664 Attempted murder § 664(a): 9 § 667.5(c)(7), years; § 664(f): (12); 15-life § 1203.1(m)(1) 192(a) Voluntary manslaughter 11 years § 667.5(c)(1); § 1203.1(m)(1) 203 Mayhem 8 years § 667.5(c)(2); § 1203.1(m)(1) 205 Aggravated mayhem Life § 667.5(c)(2), (7); §1203.1(m)(1) 206 Torture Life § 667.5(c)(7); § 1203.1(m)(1) 207 Kidnapping 8 years; 11 years § 667.5(c)(14); if victim under § 1203.1(m)(1) 14 209 Kidnapping for gain or robbery Life § 667.5(c)(7), (14) 209.5 Kidnapping in course of carjacking Life § 667.5(c)(7), (14); § 1203.1(m)(1)

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211 Robbery 1st degree under § 667.5(c)(9); § 213(a)(1)(A): 9 § 1203.1(m)(1) years; 1st degree under § 213(a)(1)(B): 6 years; 2nd degree: 5 years 214 Train robbery 3 years § 667.5(c)(9); § 1203.1(m)(1) 215 Carjacking 9 years § 667.5(c)(17); § 1203.1(m)(1) 217.1(b) Attempted murder of government 15-life § 667.5(c)(7), official (12); § 1203.1(m)(1) 218 Train wrecking Life § 667.5(c)(7); § 1203.1(m)(1) 219 Train derailing Life § 667.5(c)(7); § 1203.1(m)(1) 220 Assault with intent to commit § 220(a)(1): 6 § 667.5(c)(7), mayhem, rape, sodomy, or oral years; § 220 (15); copulation (a)(2): 9 years; § 1203.1(m)(1) § 220(b): life 236.1(c)(2) Causing minor to engage in § 236.1(c)(2): § 667.5(c)(7); commercial sex act – with force or with force or § 1203.1(m)(1) fear fear, 15-life 262(a)(1), (4) Spousal rape 8 years § 667.5(c)(3); § 1203.1(m)(1) 273ab Assault on child with GBI resulting in § 273ab(a): 25- § 667.5(c)(7); death life; § 273ab(b): § 1203.1(m)(1) life

286(c)(1) Sodomy with person under 14 and 8 years § 667.5(c)(4); more than 10 years younger § 1203.1(m)(1) 287(c)(1) Oral copulation with person under 14 8 years § 667.5(c)(5); and more than 10 years younger § 1203.1(m)(1) 288(a) Lewd act on child under 14 8 years § 667.5(c)(6); § 1203.1(m)(1) 288.5 Continuous sexual abuse of a child 16 years § 667.5(c)(16); § 1203.1(m)(1) 289(j) Sexual penetration by foreign object 8 years § 667.5(c)(11); of a child under the age of 14 § 1203.1(m)(1)

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451(a), (b) Arson § 451(a): 9 § 667.5(c)(10); years; § 451(b): § 1203.1(m)(1) 8 years 452(a) Arson causing GBI 6 years § 667.5(c)(8); § 1203.1(m)(1) 487(b)(3) Theft by employee or agent [if the 3 years § 1203.1(m)(2) total value of the property taken exceeds $25,000] 503 Theft by embezzlement [if the total 3 years § 1203.1(m)(2) value of the property taken exceeds $25,000] 518 Extortion [if in violation of Penal Code § 186.22(4)(A)(c) § 667.5(c)(7), section 186.22] : 7 years-life (19); § 1203.1(m)(1) 532a False financial statement [if the total 3 years § 1203.1(m)(2) value of the property taken exceeds $25,000] 11418(b) Possession, use, or manufacture of 12 years § 667.5(c)(23); weapon of mass destruction § 1203.1(m)(1) 11418(c) Possession, use, or manufacture of 6 years § 667.5(c)(23); weapon of mass destruction § 1203.1(m)(1) 12022.3(a) Sex offense with use of firearm or 10 years § 667.5(c)(8); deadly weapon § 1203.1(m)(1) 12022.5(a) Use of firearm 10 years § 667.5(c)(8); § 1203.1(m)(1) 12022.53 Use or discharge of firearm in § 12022.53(b): § 667.5(c)(22); specified felonies 10 years; § 1203.1(m)(1) § 12022.53(c): 20 years; § 12022.53(d): 25-life 12022.55 Discharging firearm from vehicle 10 years § 667.5(c)(8); § 1203.1(m)(1) 12022.7 Personal infliction of GBI § 12022.7(a): 3 § 667.5(c)(8); years; § 1203.1(m)(1) § 12022.7(b)-(e): 5 years 12022.9 Personal infliction of GBI resulting in 5 years § 667.5(c)(8); termination of pregnancy § 1203.1(m)(1) 18745 Exploding destructive device with Life § 667.5(c)(7), intent to murder (13); § 1203.1(m)(1)

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18750 Exploding destructive device causing 9 years § 667.5(c)(13); injury § 1203.1(m)(1) 18755 Exploding destructive device causing § 18755(b): Life § 667.5(c)(7), mayhem or GBI (13); § 1203.1(m)(1) MIL. & VET. CODE 1670 Sabotage resulting in death or GBI § 1672(a): life § 667.5(c)(7); § 1203.1(m)(1) 1671 Making defects or omitting defects § 1672(a): life § 667.5(c)(7); resulting in death or GBI § 1203.1(m)(1)

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