Also known as the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000, Proposition 36 is another type of alternative sentencing for “non-violent drug possession offenses” for first-time and second-time offenders.

What is the difference between PC 1000 and Prop 36?

• Prop 36 requires the defendant to enroll in probation. PC 1000 does not. • PC 1000 programs are 18 months or up to three years. Prop 36 has a maximum of two years. • Successful completion of diversion is left up to the discretion of court justices in Prop 36. Defendants who complete treatment in PC 1000 are entitled to dismissal of their case.

What is a California Drug Court?

The California drug court system is a unique criminal justice system within each county of California. Unlike formal processing in PC 1000 and Prop 36, drug courts are ongoing discussions with a loose structure.

ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING

ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING AND DRUG DIVERSION PROGRAMS

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You may be eligible for alternative sentencing to incarceration through a diversion program if you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony charges related to drug use in Orange County. These alternative sentencing programs often allow juveniles, first-time offenders, and low-level offenders to avoid their criminal convictions upon completing addiction treatment programs.

Alternative sentencing of drug court and pretrial drug diversion programs must be done by a certified drug program within the county. Sober Partners’ Huntington Beach rehabs have licensed drug treatment centers in Orange County that have been deemed credible and effective by the county.

Sober Partners Network can also refer you to top criminal justice consultants in the industry. We have been helping clients for close to 40 years and provide State-licensed residential treatment and Sheriff-approved sober living that helps save clients from incarceration and a damaging felony record.

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FAQs

What does alternative sentencing entail?

A diversion program in California allows one to avoid jail or prison time through alternative sentencing, typically requiring community service, self-help programs, or treatment programs. Depending on the circumstances, the court may demand a combination of the above orders to be completed.

Alternative sentencing to drug charges in Orange County typically entails a county-approved drug treatment program, mandatory self-help meetings, and a long term plan for sobriety.

A variety of California law applies to drug-related civil and criminal circumstances including PC 1000, Prop 36, California drug courts, and PC 1001.36. Our court-approved Huntington Beach drug treatment programs are appropriate for each situation.

What is PC 1000?

Under Penal Code 1000, criminal low-level drug offenders can be sentenced to complete drug abuse education and counseling as an alternative to incarceration. Orange County, CA PC 1000 programs include at least 32 hours of education and counseling, self-help meetings (such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous).

In the State of California, PC 1000 uses “pretrial diversion programs” for simple drug possession charges. Some may also refer to these programs by their former name — deferred e