CA SB1493

Expands accreditation standards for peace officer education to include organizations holding full membership in Cognia, in addition to existing recognized accrediting bodies.

Permits courts to proceed with misdemeanor trials in defendant's absence if defendant is out of custody and has voluntarily absented themselves with knowledge trial is occurring.

Allows Attorney General to furnish state summary criminal history information to the Governor when recommending applicants for state Selective Service System local boards.

Changes references from "battered women's shelters" to "domestic violence shelter-based programs" throughout various codes related to domestic violence restitution and services.

Authorizes juvenile court judges to determine at any stage of proceedings whether an offense punishable as felony or misdemeanor should proceed as misdemeanor, and permits petition dismissal by courts that take jurisdiction of cases.