Existing law authorizes courts that have jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases to suspend the sentence and make and enforce terms of probation in those cases, for a period not to exceed one year, except as specified. Existing law authorizes the court, in an order granting probation, to suspend the imposition or execution of sentence and direct the suspension to continue for a period of time not exceeding 2 years, except as specified.
This bill would authorize a court having jurisdiction to impose punishment in misdemeanor cases, upon a motion by a defendant, to extend the term of probation for a period of time necessary to complete a collaborative justice court program, not to exceed 18 months. This bill would authorize a court granting probation upon a motion by a defendant, to extend the term of probation for a period necessary to complete a collaborative justice court program, not to exceed 18 months. By authorizing the extension of the term of probation, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Statutes affected:
SB 906: 1203.1 PEN
01/22/26 - Introduced: 1203.1 PEN