SOP 313.3 Diversion of Juveniles

Question 1

An arresting officer’s ______ may approve diversion of a juvenile who has committed a misdemeanor law violation, provided that the circumstances meet the following criteria

Answer 1

supervisor

Question 2

What criteria does a child have to meet to qualify for Diversion?

Answer 2

1. Must be a misdemeanor in which the officer could effect an immediate arrest
2. No record of previous delinquency
3. admits to committing the offense;
4. has an attitude conducive to rehabilitation;
5. The attitude of the parents or legal custodian is positive and supportive
   toward correction.

Question 3

Where can the information be obtained in reference to finding out if a juvenile qualifies for Diversion?

Answer 3

1. Department of Children & Family Services
2. Criminal Investigations Division
   (During Normal Working Hours)

Question 4

A juvenile who has committed a felony offense may be diverted with the approval
of a _______

Answer 4

Lieutenant or higher

Question 5

The diversion of a juvenile who meets the above criteria will be accomplished by
the officer ___________.

Answer 5

writing request for diversion on the top of the affidavit.

Question 6

Diverted cases will be retained by the ______ and exceptionally cleared.

Answer 6

originating division

Question 7

Should the ______have additional information on the subject juvenile which was not available to the arresting officer, the case may be reopened and the juvenile entered into the criminal justice system.

Answer 7

Criminal Investigations Division