California § 23598 - In lieu of the alcohol or drug education program prescribed by Section 23538, 235
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§ 23598. In lieu of the alcohol or drug education program prescribed by Section 23538, 235
In lieu of the alcohol or drug education program prescribed by Section 23538, 23542, 23548, 23552, 23556, 23562, or 23568, a court may impose, as a condition of probation, that the person complete, subsequent to the underlying conviction, a program specified in Section 8001 of the Penal Code, if the person consents and has been accepted into that program. Acceptance into that program shall be verified by a certification, under penalty of perjury, by the director of the program.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23598
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23598 cover?
Section 23598 ("In lieu of the alcohol or drug education program prescribed by Section 23538, 235") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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