Commentary

Update Spotlight – Expansion of Judicial Diversion Eligibility

Effective 10/07/21, chapter 435 of the Laws of 2021 expanded the definition of “eligible defendant” for purposes of Judicial Diversion (CPL article 216) to include defendants charged with felony offenses PL 165.10 and 165.11 [auto stripping], PL 190.79 and 190.80, [identity theft], PL article 222 [cannabis] and PL 105.10 and 105.13 [conspiracy] (but only if …

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