California · Penal Code

PEN §1202.6: Notwithstanding Sections 120975, 120980, and 120990 of the Health and Safety Code, upon the first conviction of a person for a violation of subdivision (b) of Section 647, the court shall refer the de

Misdemeanor

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Upon a first conviction for violating Penal Code Section 647(b), the court must refer the defendant to a drug treatment program, diversion program, or both, notwithstanding certain Health and Safety Code provisions.

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Notwithstanding Sections 120975, 120980, and 120990 of the Health and Safety Code, upon the first conviction of a person for a violation of subdivision (b) of Section 647, the court shall refer the defendant, where appropriate, to a program under Article 3.2 (commencing with Section 11320) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or to a drug diversion program, or to both.

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