California · Penal Code
PEN §13151.1: When a disposition described in Section 13151 is one of dismissal of the charge, the disposition report shall state one of the following reasons, as appropriate: (a) Dismissal in furtherance of justic
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This statute requires courts to state specific reasons when dismissing criminal charges, such as dismissal in furtherance of justice, insufficient evidence, case compromise, or procedural defects.
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