An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to shift more young people involved in the juvenile justice system away from traditional court processing and toward community-based supervision and services. It seeks to expand diversion programs, which offer alternatives to formal charges, focusing on support and rehabilitation. The goal is to reduce the number of young people entering the formal juvenile court system and provide more effective interventions for those who need them.
Key provisions
- Expands access to diversion programs for eligible youth.
- Requires the Department of Youth Services to develop and implement a statewide diversion strategy.
- Establishes a diversion review board to oversee program effectiveness.
- Prioritizes community-based interventions over detention.
- Requires data collection and reporting on diversion program outcomes.
- Promotes collaboration between juvenile justice agencies and community service providers.
- Addresses barriers to diversion for specific populations, such as youth of color.
Who is affected
- Youth involved in the juvenile justice system
- Families of juvenile offenders
- Juvenile court officials
- Community-based service providers
- The Department of Youth Services
Notable changes
- Focuses on diverting youth to community supervision rather than formal court proceedings.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
James B. Eldridge
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