CA SB492

Expands pretrial diversion eligibility to include felony offenses (in addition to existing misdemeanor coverage) for veterans suffering from service-related conditions including sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, or mental health problems.

Establishes specific felony offenses that are excluded from diversion eligibility, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, sex offenses requiring registration, rape, and continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Requires county mental health agencies accepting diversion referrals to coordinate with county veterans service officers and provide appropriate treatment services for eligible defendants.

Limits the diversion period to no longer than two years with mandatory progress reports to the court and prosecutor at least every six months.

Includes provisions for state reimbursement to counties for any costs determined by the Commission on State Mandates to be mandated by the state.