Santa Ynez Valley News
Prosecuting and defense attorneys alike are hailing the benefits of a new misdemeanor diversion program set to begin in the coming weeks in Santa Barbara County. The program will allow certain low-level misdemeanor offenders to have their criminal charges deferred until they complete a rehabilitative program. Once they pay all required restitution and attend the necessary classes, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office agrees never to file charges in the case, or to dismiss charges if they have been filed.
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Prosecuting and defense attorneys alike are hailing the benefits of a new misdemeanor diversion program set to begin in the coming weeks in Santa Barbara County. The program will allow certain low-level misdemeanor offenders to have their criminal charges deferred until they complete a rehabilitative program. Once they pay all required restitution and attend the necessary classes, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office agrees never to file charges in the case, or to dismiss charges if they have been filed.
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