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- Diversion is a process whereby an individual, at some stage, is diverted from continuing on in the formal justice process. Diversion can come as early as initial contact with a law enforcement officer, if they exercise their discretion to not arrest, and thus place the individual in the criminal justice system.
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The decision to divert pre-arrest resides with law enforcement officers. This type of diversion is commonly referred to as police-led diversion, and occurs when law enforcement officers encounter circumstances that suggest that avoiding the criminal justice system altogether serves the best interests of the community and
Diversion programs allow criminal justice actors to send defendants out of the court system, compelling them instead to attend treatment programs, participate in educational opportunities, and/or perform community service. These programs exist for both adult and juvenile offenders.
(a) A law enforcement diversion program corresponds to diversion opportunities known as “pre-arrest,” “pre-booking,” “deflection,” and “post-arrest” programs, in which unlawful conduct is addressed before referral for charging. Law enforcement officers typically act as a referral source for a program.
Diversion is a process whereby an individual, at some stage, is diverted from continuing on in the formal justice process. Diversion can come as early as initial contact with a law enforcement officer, if they exercise their discretion to not arrest, and thus place the individual in the criminal justice system.
By prioritizing rehabilitation, diversion programs seek to transform offenders into law-abiding citizens, thereby contributing to the broader objectives of societal reintegration and reduced long-term involvement in the criminal justice system.
Instead of sending police to respond to certain 911 calls, pre-police diversion programs, such as crisis hotlines, use civilian responders to address community problems, eliminating a response from law enforcement.
OCT. 2021 – Diversion and deflection programs are highly effective at preventing recidivism, decreasing incarceration, and keeping the limited resources of courts and law enforcement focused on true public safety threats.
