63F-13.001. Definitions  


Effective on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
  • 1For the purpose of this rule chapter, governing the submission, compilation and publication of juvenile diversion data, the following words shall have the meanings indicated.

    26(1) Diversion Program 29– Any one of the following prearrest or postarrest methods of diverting a youth from formal prosecution in the juvenile justice system:

    51(a) A civil citation or similar prearrest diversion program under Section 62985.12, 63F.S.;

    64(b) A prearrest or postarrest diversion program established by law enforcement or a school district under Section 81985.125, 82F.S.;

    83(c) A neighborhood restorative justice program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders under Section 96985.155, 97F.S.;

    98(d) A community arbitration program under Section 105985.16, 106F.S., or

    108(e) A program to which a referral is made by a state attorney under Section 123985.15, 124F.S.

    125(2) Eligible youth – A youth who commits any first-time misdemeanor offense, and who was not previously in a diversion program.

    146(3) Participating youth – A youth who is participating in a diversion program.

    159Rulemaking Authority 161985.64, 162985.126(6) FS. Law Implemented 985.126 FS. History–New 1-16-19.