Concerning accountability and access to services for individuals charged with a misdemeanor.

Changed the maximum continuance period from a strict 12 months to a range of no less than six months and up to a maximum of 12 months.

Added a requirement that all court-ordered terms and conditions must be connected to the underlying charge and reasonably related to supporting the defendant's rehabilitation.

Required courts to consider specific factors including behavioral health disorders, lack of stable housing, employment issues, and prior competency restoration needs when setting conditions.

Mandated that full restitution must be a condition for dismissal, but clarified that a defendant's inability to pay due to indigence cannot be used to deny dismissal if they have made progress.

Added a new condition requiring defendants to commit no new criminal law violations during the entire continuance period.

Required the court to make written findings explaining its decision to grant dismissal.

Added a requirement for the court to provide victims and survivors an opportunity to present a statement before charges are dismissed.

Added specific examples of programs the court should consider ordering, such as recovery navigator programs and arrest and jail alternative programs.

Adjusted the language regarding non-compliance hearings to state that the court finds the defendant 'has failed to comply' rather than 'is willfully failing to substantially comply,' broadening the grounds for potential revocation.