Upon completion, the original criminal charge will be dismissed. Diversion is at the discretion of the prosecutor. In 1999, the Sentencing Grant Project was expanded to include the Juvenile Division. This grant will reduce jail overcrowding by placing adult offenders in community corrections programming. These programs reduce the likelihood that offenders will re-offend when released.
Juvenile crime is an extension of a troubled family system.
By adding support staff to assess client and family needs, and make appropriate social service referrals, we can reduce our client base. Our Social Service referrals will meet the need for immediate intervention. This grant will provide funds for psychological testing and other assessments, thus reducing the financial burden of the Courts resources. By improving the effeciency of our attorneys by the addition of staff support, we will improve the over-all effeciency of the court process, curb unnecessary delays, and help to reduce court congestion.