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SB 1339: Diversion.
What SB 1339 does, verified March 5, 2026
<p>The bill aims to strengthen diversion statutes to protect the public, support victims, and maintain accountability. It seeks to ensure that diversion operates in a manner that prioritizes these goals. The existing law allows for temporary or permanent postponement of prosecution for certain misdemeanors. The bill's intent is to create a framework that supports individuals who engage in criminal conduct while maintaining public safety and victim protection.</p>
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Last action: Referred to Com. on RLS. (2026-03-04)Alert me
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| Mar. 04, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | Read first time. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23. |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 218 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 1339
| Introduced by Senator Grove |
February 20, 2026 |
An act relating to diversion.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1339, as introduced, Grove. Diversion.
Existing law authorizes diversion, defined as the postponement of prosecution of an offense filed as a misdemeanor either temporarily or permanently at any point in the judicial process from the point at which the accused is charged until adjudication, except as specified. Under existing law, if a divertee has performed satisfactorily during the period of diversion, the criminal charges are required to be dismissed at the end of the period of diversion.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to strengthen diversion statutes to ensure they operate in a manner that protects the public, supports victims, and maintains accountability for individuals who engage in criminal conduct.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to strengthen diversion statutes as set forth in Chapter 2.7 (commencing with Section 1001) of Title 6 of Part 2 of the Penal Code to ensure they operate in a manner that protects the public, supports victims, and maintains accountability for individuals who engage in criminal conduct.Text of SB 1339 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions