CA AB2167

Requires courts to consider alternatives to incarceration in all criminal cases, including collaborative justice court programs, diversion, restorative justice, and probation.

Establishes legislative intent that criminal case dispositions use the least restrictive means available.

Preserves court discretion to determine appropriate sentences according to relevant statutes and Judicial Council sentencing rules.

Approved by Governor September 29, 2022, and filed with Secretary of State the same date.