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Probation and Diversion Programs

Every juvenile under the age of 18 charged with a crime in Florida is referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice. A referral is similar to an arrest in the adult criminal justice system. The Department provides a recommendation to the State Attorney and the Court regarding sanctions and services for the youth. When making a recommendation, the Department has several options that allow the youth to remain in the community.

One option is diversion, which uses programs that are alternatives to the formal juvenile justice system for youth who have been charged with a minor crime.  In other words, if your child isreferred to a diversion program, and successfull completes the program, then there would be no formal adjudication of the charges.

Each juvenile is assigned a juvenile probation officer who monitors compliance. If the youth does not comply with Probation, is charged with a serious crime, or has a significant history of offenses, the youth may be ordered to live in a residential facility for a period of time.

Youth referred for diversion and or court supervision may have a variety of conditions or sanctions of supervision to follow.

  • Restitution (payment) to the victim(s);
  • No victim contact;
  • Community service hours;
  • Letter of apology to the victim(s);
  • Curfew;
  • Forfeiture of driver's license;
  • Avoid contact with co-defendants, friends, or acquaintances who are deemed to be inappropriate associations;
  • Referrals to local social service agencies; and
  • Substance abuse or mental health counseling

Contact a Milton and Pensacola juvenile criminal defense attorney to discuss your child's case today by calling 850-983-0725 and speaking with James Turner.
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