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New Orders Regarding County Courthouses and Criminal Matters The Orange County Superior Court announced that it would be closing all courthouses (with certain exceptions) to the public in an effort to lessen the spread of coronavirus. On March 23, 2020, the Chief Justice issued an order that all jury trials be suspended and continued for […]
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Clay County Finds Help Flattening the Curve with Continuous Alcohol Monitoring As reported by Plain Talk, Clay County is doing its part to help flatten the curve as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads throughout the country. The Clay County Courthouse offers hand sanitizer to people as they enter and exit the courthouse. The County has asked
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NHTSA Gives Millions in Grants to Help Fight Drunk Driving Occupant protection State traffic safety information systems Impaired driving countermeasures Distracted driving Motorcyclist safety State graduated driver licensing laws Non-motorized safety Impaired Driving Countermeasure Grants are awarded from NHTSA to encourage “States to adopt and implement effective programs to reduce traffic safety problems that result
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Understanding Penal Code 1001.36 and the Benefits of Pretrial Diversion In California, individuals charged with certain crimes that have a qualifying mental health disorder may be eligible for pretrial diversion pursuant to Penal Code 1001.36. The biggest benefit to successfully completing a mental health diversion through a California court is that your charges may get
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For Third Year, San Mateo County Multiple DUI Court Receives Significant Grant For third year in a row, the California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded a significant grant to San Mateo County’s Multiple DUI Court (MDUI Court). This year, as reported by Climate Online Redwood City, the county received a $300,000 grant for their
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Pretrial Diversion for those Experiencing Mental Health Disorders Penal Code 1001.36 allows for courts to establish a mental health diversion program for offenders suffering from a qualified mental disorder. Qualifying mental disorders include those identified in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. According to the Penal Code, offenders
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“Deana’s Law” Would Increase Penalties for Repeat Drunk Drivers Senate Bill 773 now sits in the House Transportation Committee in Pennsylvania. If passed, the Bill would “significantly increase penalties for drivers with multiple DUI convictions.” As reported by The Daily Item, Deana’s Law would require offenders convicted of a third or subsequent DUI to serve
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Applying for Mental Health Diversion Under Penal Code 1001.36 Senate Bill 215 was signed into law on June 26, 2018 allowing for courts to grant defendants suffering from certain mental health disorders pretrial diversion. In Orange County, you must file a motion in writing with the court. Not all offenders will be eligible for the
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NHTSA Super Bowl Sunday Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign The big game is here and football fans across the nation are enjoying the spectacle. Along with pizza, queso and fried food galore, comes a higher than normal amount of alcohol consumption. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) “there were 10,511 fatalities in motor vehicle
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New PA Bill Requiring Alcohol Monitoring for Repeat Offenders Moves to Senate Pennsylvania House Bill 916 is moving to the Senate. Representative Todd Stephens introduced legislation aimed at Reducing Recidivism for DUI Offenders. The bill would “authorize courts to require an alcohol monitoring device as a condition of bail for repeat offenders.” The bill passed
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