Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63F - Division of Administration
Chapter 63F-13 - DIVERSION DATA
Section 63F-13.001 - Definitions

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63F-13.001

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

For the purpose of this rule chapter, governing the submission, compilation and publication of juvenile diversion data, the following words shall have the meanings indicated.

(1) Diversion Program - Any one of the following prearrest or postarrest methods of diverting a youth from formal prosecution in the juvenile justice system:

(a) A civil citation or similar prearrest diversion program under Section 985.12, F.S.;

(b) A prearrest or postarrest diversion program established by law enforcement or a school district under Section 985.125, F.S.;

(c) A neighborhood restorative justice program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders under Section 985.155, F.S.;

(d) A community arbitration program under Section 985.16, F.S., or

(e) A program to which a referral is made by a state attorney under Section 985.15, F.S.

(2) Eligible youth - A youth who commits any first-time misdemeanor offense, and who was not previously in a diversion program.

(3) Participating youth - A youth who is participating in a diversion program.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.126(6) FS. Law Implemented 985.126 FS.

New 1-16-19.

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