NCJ Number
13423
Date Published
1973
Length
46 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION AND REPORT OF A PROGRAM WHEREBY ACCUSED PERSONS DO NOT ENTER THE COURT SYSTEM AND ARE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR TREATMENT FOR 6-24 MONTHS.
Abstract
STATISTICS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAM GROWTH, CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTICIPANTS, AND OFFENSES COMMITTED BY THOSE DIVERTED. IN ADDITION, AN 'ATTORNEY GENERAL'S INTERPRETATION' ANSWERS NUMEROUS PRACTICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS INVOLVED. APPENDED MATERIALS INCLUDE THE PROGRAM'S ENABLING LEGISLATION AND FORMS USED BY ADMINISTRATORS.