(a) Except for traffic offenses, an offender shall make application to the pretrial diversion program no later than 21 days after his or her first appearance or arraignment, whichever occurs first. In the case of eligible traffic offenses, application shall be made within 21 days of the issuance of the citation.
(b) For good cause established and at the discretion of the district attorney, the provision of subsection (a) may be waived by the district attorney.
Structure Code of Alabama
Division 3 - Pretrial Diversion Program.
Section 45-3-82.40 - Established; Discretionary Powers; Supervision and Control.
Section 45-3-82.41 - Definitions.
Section 45-3-82.42 - Applicants for Admittance.
Section 45-3-82.43 - Standards for Admission.
Section 45-3-82.44 - Admission Into Program.
Section 45-3-82.45 - Program Requirements.
Section 45-3-82.46 - Time for Application.
Section 45-3-82.47 - Costs and Fees.
Section 45-3-82.48 - Self-Improvement Programs; Testing.
Section 45-3-82.49 - Written Agreement; Other Terms and Conditions.
Section 45-3-82.50 - Pretrial Diversion Program Fund.
Section 45-3-82.51 - Violations; Waiver.