Juvenile Diversion
Mission Statement
The Livingston
County Juvenile Diversion Program focuses on diverting youth
from the juvenile justice system. This program realizes that
many youth are more appropriately served outside the court
system. It seeks to provide positive alternatives to court
involvement, helps avoid the negative labeling that often
accompanies court adjudication, and saves court resources for
more serious offenders.
Made Possible By
Cooperation
from the County Commissioners, Juvenile Court, Prosecutor’s
Office, and Sheriff’s Department is paramount for the success of
this program. Funding is provided by a grant from the State
Child Welfare Fund through Livingston County Probate Court and a
one time administrative fee of $75.00 charged to each youth.
Summary of the
Current Program
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All juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must agree to
full participation in the Diversion Program and juveniles
must admit to the pending charge(s). They must agree to and
sign the Diversion Record agreement, which clearly states
the requirements for a successful completion of the
Diversion Program.
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The youth referred to this program receive a combination of
creative alternatives designed to address the needs of the
youth, their family, and the community.
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There is a one-time $75.00 fee for this program and a $10.00
fee per session for assessments and counseling.
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Services include a minimum of monthly supervision by a
Juvenile Diversion Case Manager.
The length of the Diversion period may last from 90 days up
to 120 days if additional services are needed.
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Program requirements may include, but are not limited to:
Teen Jury participation, counseling for the individual
and/or their family members, community service work, alcohol
and drug awareness classes, anti-smoking classes, letters of
apology, court watch, essays, reports, etc.
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If the youth accepts the Diversion Program and successfully
completes the program, their Juvenile Diversion record is
destroyed within 28 days after their l7th birthday as
required by law.
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If the youth does not complete the Diversion Program, their
case may be returned to the Juvenile Court for prosecution,
which may result in placement on probation and a juvenile
record.
Click
Here to go to the Livingston County Juvenile Count web page.
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