Barton

On October 20, 1961, defendant pleaded guilty to count II of information number 248951, charging him with grand theft (Pen. Code, § 487, subd. 1), and to count H of information number 248800 charging him with violating section 10851 of the Vehicle Code. He was represented by the public defender. On November 20, 1961, criminal proceedings in both matters were adjourned pending narcotic addiction commitment pro ceedings under then section 6451 of the Penal Code. On November 28, 1961, defendant was found to be addicted within the meaning of then section 6451 and ordered committed to the California Rehabilitation Center.

On November 18, 1968, criminal proceedings resumed in both matters and a supplemental probation report was ordered. On December 11, 1968, proceedings were suspended in both matters; defendant was placed on three years probation on certain terms and conditions, notably that he refrain from use of narcotics and submit to periodic anti-narcotic tests. No appeal was taken from this judgment (order granting probation).

On March 19, 1969, defendant was found to be in violation of probation. Probation was revoked and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. On…