CA AB2390

Authorizes aggregation of values from multiple theft or shoplifting acts into a single count or charge, with the total value determining the degree of theft rather than individual acts.

Establishes a pretrial diversion program for felony theft defendants who meet eligibility requirements, including having a mental disorder, trauma history, or living in poverty that substantially contributed to the offense.

Prohibits diversion eligibility for serious or violent felonies, elder abuse cases, embezzlement, or thefts exceeding $25,000 in value.

Requires courts to monitor diverted defendants through regular hearings every 30-60 days and allows dismissal of charges upon satisfactory completion, with arrest records sealed and deemed never to have occurred.

Limits diversion availability to once per 12-month period with a maximum diversion period of two years, and requires restitution to victims as a condition of diversion.