Jan. 26, 2026
Judicial diversion fundamentals
Judicial diversion lets courts pause misdemeanor cases, set conditions and dismiss them on completion--but DUI, domestic violence and sex offenses are excluded.
Metropolitan Courthouse
Holly L. Hancock-Goode
Judge
Southwestern University School of Law
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The object of this article and self-study test is to
discuss the fundamentals of judicial diversion (Pen. Code, § 1001.95) (JD) in
misdemeanor cases. Topics covered include the history and basics of JD; the
diversion restitution fee and victim restitution requirements; and the
successful/unsuccessful completion of JD.
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