| NCJ Number: |
121909   |
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| Title: |
Practices of Pretrial Diversion Programs: Review and Analysis of the Data |
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| Author(s): |
D E Pryor |
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| Corporate Author: |
Pretrial Services Resource Ctr
United States of America |
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| Date Published: |
1982 |
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| Page Count: |
124 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice/
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
Pretrial Services Resource Ctr
Washington, DC 20005
US Dept of Justice
Washington, DC 20531 |
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| Grant Number: |
79-MU-AX-0033 |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Document: |
PDF |
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| Type: |
Survey |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Annotation: |
Telephone interviews with staff of all 127 known pretrial diversion programs in 1979 formed the basis of this analysis of trends and practices in these programs. |
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| Abstract: |
These programs were introduced in the 1960's and, like the rest of the criminal justice system, have undergone many changes in the last 15 years. The programs operate under many legal and administrative arrangements. Many were started without any formal authorization through law or court rule. Prosecutors administer about one-third of the programs, and probation agencies administer another one-fourth of the programs. Diversion programs have increasingly become part of the criminal justice system rather than alternatives to it. The programs typically serve moderate-sized urban communities. Most have automatic exclusions from eligibility, based on the charges or the prior record. Most also use existing community resources heavily to provide needed services. The successful completion of the diversion requirements usually leads to the automatic dismissal of charges. Tables, appended study instrument, and list of programs contacted. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Diversion programs |
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| Index Term(s): |
Pretrial procedures; Pretrial programs |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=121909 |
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