CA SB383

Eliminates prohibitions on informal supervision and deferred entry of judgment for minors alleged to have sold or possessed controlled substances for sale, or committed felony offenses at age 14 or older, except in unusual cases where the court determines the interests of justice would be best served.

Prohibits a minor's inability to pay restitution due to indigence from being grounds for ineligibility for informal supervision or finding non-compliance with supervision terms.

Allows courts to adjudicate cases without determining deferred entry of judgment suitability when a minor resides in a different county, with the receiving court authorized to make the suitability determination after case transfer.

Removes requirement that prosecutors' written notification to minors include a statement about consequences of failing to comply with deferred entry of judgment terms.

Imposes state-mandated local program duties on county probation departments; provides for reimbursement pursuant to existing statutory procedures if Commission on State Mandates determines costs are state-mandated.