(a) The following counties may establish a pilot program pursuant to this section to operate a deferred entry of judgment pilot program for eligible defendants described in subdivision (b): (1) County of Butte. (2) County of Nevada. (3) County of Santa Clara. (b) A defendant may participate in a deferred entry of judgment pilot program within the countyâs juvenile hall if that person is charged with committing a felony offense, other than the offenses listed under subdivision (d), pleads guilty to the charge or charges, and the probation department determines that the person meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is 18 years of age or older, but under 21 years of age, on the date the offense was committed. A defendant who is 21 years of age or older, but under 25 years of age, on the date the offense was committed, may participate in the program with the approval of the multidisciplinary team established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (m). (2) Is suitable for the program after evaluation using a risk assessment tool, as described in subdivision (c). (3) Shows the ability to benefit from services generally reserved for delinquents, including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, other mental health services, and age-appropriate educational, vocational, and supervision services, that are currently deployed under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (4) Meets the rules of the juvenile hall developed in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (5) Does not have a prior or current conviction for committing an offense listed under subdivision (c) of Section 1192.7, subdivision (c) of Section 667.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 707 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (6) Is not required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 290) of Title 9 of Part 1. (c) The probation department, in consultation with the superior court, district attorney, and sheriff of the county or the governmental body charged with operating the county jail, shall develop an evaluation process using a risk assessment tool to determine eligibility for the program. (d) A defendant is ineligible for the program if they are required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 290) of Title 9 of Part 1 or have been convicted of one or more of the following offenses: (1) An offense listed under subdivision (c) of Section 1192.7. (2) An offense listed under subdivision (c) of Section 667.5. (3) An offense listed under subdivision (b) of Section 707 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (e) The court shall grant deferred entry of judgment if an eligible defendant consents to participate in the program, waives the right to a speedy trial or a speedy preliminary hearing, pleads guilty to the charge or charges, and waives time for the pronouncement of judgment. (f) (1) If the probation department determines that the defendant is ineligible for the deferred entry of judgment pilot program or the defendant does not consent to participate in the program, the proceedings shall continue as in any other case. (2) If it appears to the probation department that the defendant is performing unsatisfactorily in the program as a result of the commission of a new crime or the violation of any of the rules of the juvenile hall, or that the defendant is not benefiting from the services in the program, the probation department may make a motion for entry of judgment. After notice to the defendant, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether judgment should be entered. If the court finds that the defendant is performing unsatisfactorily in the program or that the defendant is not benefiting from the services in the program, the court shall render a finding of guilt to the charge or charges pleaded, enter judgment, and schedule a sentencing hearing as otherwise provided in this code, and the probation department
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