Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-71. Military diversion is a type of pretrial diversion described under California Penal Code 1001.80.A military diversion is a sentencing option that is an alternative to jail time for a misdemeanor conviction against active military members or veterans. The penalties can be doubled if the victim is an on-duty officer. Step 1: Get the soldier medical and psychological support. Step 2: Contact your SARC. A conviction for the battery will require evidence to prove that you caused actual injury to the alleged victim. Simple assault is a California misdemeanor. (6) Expedited transfer procedures for victims of sexual assault and physical domestic violence, in accordance with Section 536 of PL 115232. Victims can talk to chaplains, but chaplains can't take a restricted report.