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Law Restores Mental Health Discretion — OC, OC | Orange

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Orange County Applauds New Law Restoring Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion

Governor Newsom Signed AB 46, Granting Judges Expanded Authority to Deny Mental Health Diversion to Defendants Considered a Public Safety Risk, a Move Supported by Local Prosecutors.

Sep 22, 2026

judges Regain Deny MH — Orange County, OC | Orange

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Orange County Judges Regain Authority to Deny Mental Health Diversion for Public Safety Risks

Governor Newsom's Signing of AB 46 Empowers Courts to Deny Diversion in Cases Where Defendants Pose an Undue Risk to Community Safety, a Move Lauded by Orange County Officials.

Aug 21, 2026