Diversion program
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A diversion program in the criminal justice system is a program run by a district attorney's office designed to enable offenders of criminal law (usually minor offenses) to avoid criminal charges [1][2]. While the purpose of the program is generally to relieve an overburdened DA's office from its load of cases, it also gives the offender an opportunity to avoid prosecution by completing various requirements for the program, which may include [3]:
- Payment of a program fee
- Education aimed at preventing future offenses by the offender
- Restitution to victims of the offender
- Avoiding situations for a specified period of time in the future that may lead to committing another offense (such as contact with certain people)
While some diversion programs are used for anyone who has committed a certain offense, others may only accept first-time offenders. Failing to meet the requirements of the program may result in the case being fully prosecuted.
Some common types of diversion programs include:
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