Title PEN, California Penal Code

The following provisions apply to this chapter: (a) A defendant’s plea of guilty shall not constitute a conviction for any purpose unless a judgment of guilty is entered pursuant to Section 1000.3. (b) Counties that opt to create a deferred entry of judgment reentry program pursu…

A superior court, with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorney of the county, may create a “Back on Track” deferred entry of judgment reentry program aimed at preventing recidivism among first-time nonviolent felony drug offenders. No defendant who has been convicted of a vio…

The prosecuting attorney shall determine whether a defendant is eligible for participation in the deferred entry of judgment reentry program. (a) If the prosecuting attorney determines that this section may be applicable to the defendant, he or she shall advise the defendant and …