CA SB1282

Expands entities authorized to conduct theft diversion programs to include county departments providing pretrial or health care services and nonprofit contract agencies, in addition to prosecuting attorneys and probation departments.

Defines "theft offenses" to include misdemeanor or felony theft, second-degree burglary, organized retail theft, and theft from commercial establishments involving force or fear to avoid apprehension.

Expands judicial diversion authority from misdemeanors only to any cases being prosecuted, allowing judges to offer diversion for up to 24 months at their discretion.

Requires courts offering diversion to assess whether to order individuals to participate in treatment or support programs addressing mental health, substance abuse, employment, housing, and other related needs.

Adds seven additional offenses to the list of crimes ineligible for diversion, including rape, lewd acts on children, assault with intent to commit rape, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and sexual penetration in concert with another person.