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AB-2275 • 2026

Mental health diversion.

Mental health diversion.

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Sponsor
Bains
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Mental health diversion.

AB 2275, as introduced, Bains.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 2275, as introduced, Bains.
  • Mental health diversion.
  • Existing law authorizes the court to grant pretrial diversion to a defendant diagnosed with a mental disorder if the defendant satisfies certain eligibility requirements and if the court determines that the defendant is suitable for diversion.
  • Existing law provides that a defendant is eligible for diversion if they have been diagnosed with certain mental disorders and the court finds that the mental disorder was a significant factor in the commission of the charged offense, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the disorder was not a motivating, causal, or contributing factor to the defendant’s involvement in the alleged offense.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Public Safety

Official Summary Text

Mental health diversion.