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CA AB2297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Stefani

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to order victim restitution when defendants participate in diversion programs, not just upon conviction
  • Defendants in diversion must be informed of their right to a judicial hearing on the restitution amount, or may waive the hearing or stipulate to the amount
  • Prohibits courts from denying diversion or finding noncompliance with diversion terms based solely on a defendant's inability to pay restitution due to indigence or mental disorder
  • Restitution orders in diversion cases are enforceable as civil judgments, consistent with existing law for convicted defendants
  • Amends Penal Code Section 1202.4 to expand legislative intent that crime victims receive restitution from defendants who enter diversion, not only those convicted

Legislative Description

Restitution: diversion.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/9/2026

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