The district attorney may enter into a written agreement with the person to forego prosecution on the bad check for a period to be determined by the district attorney, not to exceed six months, pending all of the following:

(a) Completion of a class or classes conducted by the district attorney or private entity under contract with the district attorney.

Terms Used In California Penal Code 1001.64

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(b) Full restitution being made to the victim of the bad check to hold offenders accountable for victims’ losses as a result of criminal conduct. For the purpose of this subdivision, “restitution” means the face value of the bad check or bad checks and any bank charges, as described in Section 1001.65.

(c) Full payment of the diversion fees, if any, specified in Section 1001.65.

(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 264, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)

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