If a person is convicted of a violation of subdivision (f) of Section 647 and is granted probation, the court may order, with the consent of the defendant, as a term and condition of probation, in addition to any other term and condition required or authorized by law, that the defendant participate in the program prescribed in § 23509 of the Vehicle Code.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 118, Sec. 1.21. Effective January 1, 1999. Operative July 1, 1999, by Sec. 85 of Ch. 118.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 647.2

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
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