Cal. PEN § 1001.96
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 1001.96, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
A defendant who is diverted pursuant to this chapter shall be required to complete all of the following in order to have their action dismissed:
(a) Complete all conditions ordered by the court.
(b) Make full restitution. However, a defendant’s inability to pay restitution due to indigence shall not be grounds for denial of diversion or a finding that the defendant has failed to comply with the terms of diversion.
(c) Comply with a court-ordered protective order, stay-away order, or order prohibiting firearm possession, if applicable.
(a) Complete all conditions ordered by the court.
(b) Make full restitution. However, a defendant’s inability to pay restitution due to indigence shall not be grounds for denial of diversion or a finding that the defendant has failed to comply with the terms of diversion.
(c) Comply with a court-ordered protective order, stay-away order, or order prohibiting firearm possession, if applicable.
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