Young Adult 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
- What population is your program intended to serve?
- People arrested for the first time
- How are participants identified for the diversion program?
- Referral from intake staff to diversion staffLine prosecutor who receives case decides about diversionOther
- 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.
- "Non-violent offenses (both felony and misdemeanor)for offenders who are relatively new to the criminal justice system (no hard rules) and who are between 18 and 25 years of ageinclusive."
- What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
- Receive behavioral health assessmentAttend behavioral health interventionAttend programming that is not a behavioral health interventionPay restitutionOther
- How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
- Less than 30 days
- How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
- Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office
"Young Adult Diversion is aimed at those in early contact with the criminal justice system, aged 18-25, charged with non-violent offenses."
"Education or work requirements, community service, cultural programming/activities."
- Jurisdiction details
- 130 Kansas City St #300, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
- 100,000 to 249,999
- Jurisdiction contact
- Marty Krause, Adult Diversion Coordinator