Firearms: prohibited persons.

Existing law prohibits a person convicted of specified offenses from owning or possessing a firearm. Existing law prohibits a person who, as a result of a mental disorder, has been admitted to a mental health facility for intensive treatment, as specified, from owning or possessing a firearm. Existing law makes a violation of these prohibitions a crime. Existing law authorizes a court to grant pretrial diversion to a defendant suffering from a mental disorder, as specified. Under existing law, if the defendant performs satisfactorily in diversion, the court may dismiss the defendant's criminal charges. This bill would prohibit a person who is granted this pretrial diversion based on a mental health disorder from owning or possessing a firearm, or other dangerous or deadly weapon, as specified. By expanding the application of an existing crime, this bill imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.