(a) Admittance of an offender into the pretrial diversion program shall be appropriate if all of the following requirements are met:
(1) The offender is 18 years of age or older, or 16 years of age or older if the offense is a traffic citation, at the time the alleged offense or violation was committed.
(2) There is a probability that justice will be served if the offender is placed in the pretrial diversion program.
(3) It is determined that the needs of the city and of the offender can be met through the pretrial diversion program.
(4) The offender appears to pose no substantial threat to the safety and well-being of the community.
(5) It appears the offender is not likely to be involved in further criminal activity.
(6) The offender will likely respond to rehabilitative treatment.
(7) The offender has no previous record of committing the offense or offenses or violation or violations with which he or she is charged.
(b) The municipal prosecutor may waive any of the standards specified in subsection (a) if justice or special circumstances dictate.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 27A - Escambia County Municipalities.
Section 45-27A-30 - Pretrial Diversion Program.
Section 45-27A-30.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-27A-30.02 - Applicants for Admittance.
Section 45-27A-30.03 - Standards for Admission.
Section 45-27A-30.04 - Admission Into Program.
Section 45-27A-30.05 - Program Requirements; Records.
Section 45-27A-30.06 - Time for Application.
Section 45-27A-30.07 - Costs and Fees.
Section 45-27A-30.08 - Treatment Programs; Drug Testing.
Section 45-27A-30.09 - Written Agreement; Other Terms and Conditions.