What is the system operating in most states that removes juvenile status offenders and delinquents from the jurisdiction of the courts when possible?

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Charity Cross

13 June, 02:51

What is the system operating in most states that removes juvenile status offenders and delinquents from the jurisdiction of the courts when possible?

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Derek · Answer 1

Diversion

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Diversion is a legal process that involves the removal of or diverting a defendant out of the criminal justice system or court and having them committed to a rehabilitation (diversion) program instead of being incarcerated or serving another sentence. This process is usually employed in juvenile offenders and delinquents, the aim is to reform the offenders to become better individuals and it is also an alternative reformative measure since they are not technically not old enough to serve jail sentences.