Penal Code 1001.36

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Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion Request Despite Ongoing Treatment, Citing Missing Expert Opinion

By Farhana IslamJune 18, 20260 comments

Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel P. Maguire denied a request for mental health diversion under Penal Code 1001.36 for an accused individual facing multiple felony counts, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Judge Maguire ruled the defense had not satisfied the statutory requirement for a qualified expert opinion, despite acknowledging the accused’s documented progress during several months of treatment. The denial, however, was issued without prejudice, allowing for a potential refiling of the motion.

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Court Watch: Yolo Judge Grants Mental Health Diversion over Prosecution Objections

By Ria BaggaJune 5, 20260 comments

Yolo County Superior Court Judge Catherine Rayhill granted mental health diversion for an individual facing charges of petty theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, suspending criminal proceedings for a one-year period despite prosecution objections. The court’s decision, which initially approved a two-year diversion, was modified to one year and excluded a proposed alcohol restriction, following defense arguments on legal limits and relevance.