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Diversion and Deferral

This section presents data on cases granted diversion or deferred judgment. Diversion and deferred judgments are alternatives to traditional prosecution that attempt to address individuals’ needs. If programmatic requirements are met, the case will be dismissed.

Why is this important? Understanding what cases are diverted or deferred and the rate of successful program completion provides information on whether the alternative minimizes unnecessary punitiveness and maintains community safety.

We have significantly expanded our Diversion Program since 2021. Providing that data is important and we hope to find a tech solution to be able to provide it in the near future.



Our office supports the increase of deferred judgments; however, with the expansion of diversion the number of deferred judgments may decrease.


Indicators

Below are a set of indicators that provide additional context about diversion and deferrals. These indicators help the DA's Office ensure they are providing alternatives to traditional prosecution effectively and fairly.


Our goal is that deferred judgement would be offered defendants of different races or ethnicities at similar rates to ensure deferral programs are equally accessible. Demographic data is collected by law enforcement.



Our goal is that deferred judgement would be offered defendants of different races or ethnicities at similar rates to ensure deferral programs are equally accessible. Demographic data is collected by law enforcement.

Click Here for more information about race and ethnicity data collection and limitations.




Our aim is to increase success rates of deferred judgment cases; however, with the diversion program taking the lowest risk defendants, it is unknown how that may impact these success rates.




Our aim is to reduce recidivism rates of deferred judgment cases; however, with the diversion program taking the lowest risk defendants, it is unknown how that may impact these success rates.


Notes:

  • Underlying data counts for each chart can be accessed through this link.