Definition
Community-based programs that provide and/or coordinate the delivery of individual, group and family counseling, training, employment assistance and other prescribed social services for individuals who have been arrested for a minor offense and directed to participate in an educational or treatment program in lieu of prosecution for the offense. In most cases, the courts suspend prosecution for a prescribed period and dismiss charges altogether against those who successfully complete the program. Included are jail diversion programs which ensure that mentally ill offenders receive treatment and support services rather than spend time in jail.
URL Name
FF-0500-1800
Third Level Code
FF-0500
Taxonomy Code
FF-0500.1800
Parent Code
FF-0500
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FF
Fourth Level Code
FF-0500-1800
Use References
Deferred Prosecution Programs, Jail Diversion, Pretrial Diversion Programs, Pretrial Intervention
Publication Status
Draft