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Diversion
1.
Is any child eligible for
the Diversion Program if child is a first time offender with
a misdemeanor complaint?
Answer:
Yes.
2.
Can a child be eligible
for the Diversion Program if child is a first time offender
with more than one (1) misdemeanor complaint?
Answer:
Yes, provided child admits
to all complaints.
3.
What happens if
parent/guardian cannot make arrangements for child to
participate in the Diversion Program?
Answer:
Complaint will be
forwarded to the formal court.
4.
What if child completes
the Diversion Program successfully, and receives another
misdemeanor complaint for the same offense, or similarly
related?
Answer:
Child would be ineligible
for the Diversion Program, and complaint would be handled in
formal court.
5.
Will my child’s
involvement in the Diversion Program remain confidential?
Answer: Your child’s
involvement in the Diversion Program will remain
confidential with the exception of an act that constitutes a
violation of a school rule or student code of conduct. The
school superintendent may inquire about the matter to the
Court and the Court will advise the superintendent that this
case was brought to the Court’s attention.
6.
Once
my child completes the Diversion Program, will the
military/employer have access to information child was
informally involved with Juvenile Court?
Answer:
No, child will appear as
having no history with court.
7.
What is the age range of
those youth involved in the Diversion Program?
Answer:
8 through 17.
8. Does each child entering
the Diversion Program have the same Diversion Contract?
Answer:
no, each contract is
designed to address individual issues.
9.
Does my child need an
attorney at the Diversion Hearing?
Answer:
No, but you may have an
attorney attend the hearing or consult an attorney prior to
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