​AG Bonta announced that under the California Department of Justice’s recent settlement with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, individuals who were cited by the Sheriff’s Department when they were under the age of 18 for certain offenses under a student citation program may be eligible for reimbursement of any related fines and fees and dismissal of the citation. 

"All students deserve school environments centered on their learning, not environments that criminalize youth. During a years-long investigation, my office found San Bernadino County’s CleanSWEEP program unlawfully issued citations to students that at times led to steep fines and resulted in adverse impacts against protected student groups. […] I encourage people who may be eligible to submit a claim to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department by April 18, 2027." – AG Bonta