(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the City of Fultondale may establish a pretrial diversion program for any defendant within the jurisdiction of the municipal court.
(b) All discretionary powers endowed by a common law and provided by statutes and acts of this state or powers or discretion otherwise provided by law for the City of Fultondale shall be retained.
(c) The pretrial diversion program shall be under the direct supervision and control of the city and the city may contract with any agency, person, or corporation for services related to this article. The city may employ necessary persons to accomplish this article and those persons shall serve at the pleasure of the city.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Section 45-37A-160 - Establishment of Pretrial Diversion Program.
Section 45-37A-160.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-37A-160.02 - Application for Admittance.
Section 45-37A-160.03 - Applicants for Admittance.
Section 45-37A-160.04 - Standards for Admission.
Section 45-37A-160.05 - Admission to Program.
Section 45-37A-160.06 - Program Requirements.
Section 45-37A-160.08 - Collection and Disbursement of Fees.
Section 45-37A-160.09 - Terms and Conditions.