California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §11376: Upon the diversion or conviction of a person for any offense involving substance abuse, the court may require, in addition to any or all other terms of diversion or imprisonment, fine, or other reason

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Upon diversion or conviction for a substance abuse offense, the court may require the defendant to participate in counseling or education programs as a condition of sentencing or probation.

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Upon the diversion or conviction of a person for any offense involving substance abuse, the court may require, in addition to any or all other terms of diversion or imprisonment, fine, or other reasonable conditions of sentencing or probation imposed by the court, that the defendant participate in and complete counseling or education programs, or both, including, but not limited to, parent education or parenting programs operated by community colleges, school districts, other public agencies, or private agencies.

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