California Senate Bill No. 394 Criminal procedure: Diversion For Primary Caregivers Of Minor Children

On October 9, 2019, the California Senate published Senate Bill 394 regarding the criminal procedure for the diversion for primary caregivers of minor children. The bill authorizes the creation of a pretrial diversion program, for defendants who are primary caregivers of a child under 18 years of age, who are charged with a misdemeanor or nonviolent felony . . .