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1340 E. Route 66 Street Suite 103 & 106, Glendora CA 91740
(626) 594-0881
1340 E. Route 66 Street Suite 103 & 106, Glendora CA 91740
(626) 594-0881
California’s drug diversion program is the legal path that lets people charged with non-violent drug offenses complete court-approved treatment instead of standing trial — and on successful completion, have the charges dismissed. Glendora Recovery Center delivers the court-approved rehab, drug testing, and case documentation that satisfy the diversion requirements, with a dedicated court liaison coordinating directly with your attorney and the court throughout the program.
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California’s drug diversion program — formally known as deferred entry of judgment under Penal Code section 1000 — allows people charged with certain non-violent drug offenses to enter treatment instead of being prosecuted. The court suspends the case while the defendant completes the diversion program, and if all requirements are met within the set timeline, the charges are dismissed without a conviction on record.
The legislature created this framework on the recognition that substance use disorder is a medical condition, and that for people whose criminal conduct is rooted in addiction, completing real treatment produces better outcomes than incarceration — for the person, their family, and the community. Diversion isn’t a loophole; it’s a structured, monitored alternative that requires consistent attendance, drug testing, clinical progress, and full compliance with the court’s terms.
Eligibility is set by statute and is decided by the court, not by us. In general, drug diversion under PC 1000 is available to people facing first-time, non-violent drug possession charges — possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, being under the influence, and similar offenses. Disqualifying factors typically include prior drug convictions, prior diversion participation, violent offenses on the record, and possession-for-sale charges (which fall outside diversion eligibility).
If you’re not sure whether you qualify, the right person to ask is your defense attorney — they have the case file and can read the statute against your specific charges. Once eligibility is established and the court orders diversion, we can intake you and begin the clinical work.
California also offers a parallel diversion track for defendants whose offenses are linked to a qualifying mental health condition. Under Penal Code 1001.36, people with diagnosed conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia may be eligible to complete mental health treatment instead of standard prosecution. For clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses, mental health diversion and drug diversion can sometimes work together — your attorney will know which framework applies.
Once the court orders diversion, our team handles the clinical and administrative pieces in parallel. Our court liaison is the single point of contact between Glendora Recovery Center, your attorney, and the court — they coordinate the intake schedule, document attendance, report on drug testing and clinical milestones, and submit progress reports on whatever cadence the court requires.
On the clinical side, we build a treatment plan that satisfies both the court’s level-of-care requirement and your actual recovery needs. Most diversion clients enter our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) depending on clinical assessment, then step down into our Aftercare Program once the active phase is complete. We offer day, evening, and weekend sessions so the program is realistic to complete while keeping a job, attending school, or caring for family.
Diversion plans frequently require components beyond the rehab itself. We deliver the full court-approved suite on-site at our Glendora facility:
We also serve clients whose cases involve DCFS case management, family services involvement, probation requirements, alternative sentencing, the PARC Foundation, and the Juvenile Offender Intervention Network (J.O.I.N.) for cases involving adolescents.
Glendora Recovery Center accepts most major HMO and PPO insurance plans, and we complete a complimentary verification of benefits before treatment begins. We do not currently accept Medi-Cal. For questions about coverage for diversion-related programs, call our admissions team at (626) 649-3758.
Glendora Recovery Center 1340 E. Route 66 Street Suite 103 — Adult Program · Suite 106 — Teen Program Glendora, CA 91740 Phone: (626) 649-3758
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (by appointment)
We serve diversion clients across the East San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles County, including Glendora, Azusa, Covina, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, West Covina, Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, and Pasadena.
California’s drug diversion program — codified under Penal Code 1000 — allows people charged with certain non-violent drug offenses to complete court-approved treatment instead of being prosecuted. If all requirements are met within the court’s timeline, charges are dismissed without a conviction on record.
Eligibility is decided by the court based on the statute. PC 1000 is generally available for first-time, non-violent drug possession offenses. Prior drug convictions, prior diversion participation, violent offenses, and possession-for-sale charges typically disqualify a defendant. Your attorney is the right person to confirm eligibility for your specific case.
Length is set by the court order and varies by case. Most PC 1000 diversion programs run roughly 12–18 months from entry to dismissal, depending on the offense and the court. The active clinical phase (PHP or IOP) typically runs 30–90 days, with aftercare and continued monitoring through the remainder of the diversion period.
On successful completion, the court dismisses the charges. The arrest and the proceedings remain in the record, but there’s no conviction — which means the offense generally does not have to be disclosed on most employment, housing, or licensing applications. Your attorney can advise on the specifics of how dismissal affects your individual record.
PC 1000 covers deferred entry of judgment for non-violent drug offenses — it’s the standard “drug diversion” track. PC 1001.36 covers mental health diversion for defendants whose offenses are linked to a qualifying mental health condition. Some clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses may be eligible under either or both, depending on the case and the court.
Yes. We are a long-standing court-approved provider for diversion cases in Los Angeles County. Our court liaison coordinates directly with your attorney and the court, and our clinical programs satisfy the levels of care courts typically order for PC 1000 diversion.
Yes. Our court liaison submits attendance records, drug testing results, and clinical progress reports to the court on the cadence the diversion order requires. You don’t have to manage the paperwork yourself.
Most major HMO and PPO insurance plans cover the clinical treatment portion (PHP, IOP, aftercare) of a diversion program. We complete a complimentary verification of benefits before admission. We do not accept Medi-Cal.
If the court has ordered drug diversion and you need a court-approved provider in the East San Gabriel Valley, we can usually begin the intake process the same day you call. Start your admission, verify your insurance, or contact our admissions team — whichever step makes sense for where you are right now.
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