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People v. Landrine — Mental Health Diversion Requires Substantial Performance

The California Sixth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's dismissal of charges against Keena Teloca Landrine, who was placed in a mental health diversion program under Penal Code section 1001.36. The appellate court held that satisfactory performance under the diversion statute requires substantial compliance with imposed requirements—the trial court abused its discretion by finding satisfactory performance solely based on in-custody conduct after dozens of crimes were committed while in the program. The court reversed the dismissal order and remanded for further proceedings.