First time offenders may qualify for one of several diversion programs
offered by the Court system. Each program requires the child to give
up his/her right to have a trial within 90 days of arrest. Diversion
programs require the child to perform various crime specific tasks,
including but not limited to, completion of classes, psychological
or substance abuse evaluations, community service, letters of apology
and supervision by DJJ. At the completion of diversion, the child
is rewarded with a dismissal of the pending criminal charges.
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