CA AB2215

Authorizes peace officers to release arrested persons from custody without bringing them before a magistrate if the person is delivered or referred to a public health or social service organization providing services such as housing, medical care, substance use disorder treatment, psychological counseling, or employment training, and the organization agrees to accept the referral.

Requires that no further proceedings be desirable and that the arrest be deemed a detention rather than an arrest when a person is released under this new provision.

Mandates that the arrest record include a notation of the release for persons released under the new public health or social service referral provision.

Applies to arrests made without a warrant and adds this release option to existing circumstances allowing officers to release arrested persons without magistrate appearance.

Approved by Governor on September 29, 2024, and effective as Chapter 954.