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Unsupervised Diversion

Description
How long has the program been operating?
4-10 years
At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After the case is filed/charged, but before the defendant enters a plea

"These cases are predominantly misdemeanors and petty offenses. The summons is the filing document, so they are all technically post-filing, but often resolved before or at the first appearance at court."

What population is your program intended to serve?
People arrested with a particular offense
Other

"Lower-level offenses without over supervision. We target charges such as shoplifting, minors in possession of alcohol or marijuana, drug possession, with substance screenings or classes. We do not require additional follow-up other than completion of the assigned intervention. Some cases may be referred for a RJ process directly. All cases have a restorative conversation which is a brief discussion of what happened, possible impacts, and how to avoid it happening again. We can offer supports if an individual needs services, but outside of their criminal case involvement. This is a focus on education, prevention, and fast resolution of cases. Other charges may include violations of fire bans (great for educational discussion), roommate fights, etc. We also have a driver's license diversion for people who are charged with no insurance or not having a license and are able to reinstate within four months."

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Automatic based on offense charge
Referral from intake staff to diversion staff
Line prosecutor who receives case decides about diversion

Are there any factors specific to your jurisdiction that influence how you structure this diversion program?
None

Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
Yes
If applicable, please describe the diversion program's criteria/eligibility.
" - Targets: lower-levellower harm cases (misdemeanors and POsrare felony (with Chief approval))adults and juveniles - May be VRA but may NOT be sexualstalkingchild abuseor DV offense - No animal crueltyVPOVOBBDUIor other traffic - DM1 drug possession may be diverted with SBIRTregardless of prior historyup to two times in any 12-month period"
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Other

"Restorative conversation; Restorative conversation plus follow-up (such as research fire bans and share what was learned); Class; Useful public service, Restitution, Full RJ Process (voluntary for all parties); Substance Brief Intervention & Referral to Services (SBIRT screen is the requirement; recommended follow-up treatment not tied to case outcome)."

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Program generates revenue for the office through fines and/or fees
Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office

"We charge a $50 fee for case management (the defendant pays no other court costs or fees), but it is totally sliding scale and often waived to $0."

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  • 1777 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
  • 250,000 to 499,999