Ala. Code § 45-59-82.74: Standards for Admission.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 45 Local Laws.
- Chapter 59 St. Clair County.
- Article 8 Courts.
- Part 3 District Attorney.
- Subpart 4 Municipal Pretrial Diversion Programs.
(a) The prosecutor may consider an offender for the pretrial diversion program based on any of the following circumstances:
(1) There is a probability justice will be served if the offender is placed in the program.
(2) It is determined the needs of the state, municipality, and of the offender can be met through the program.
(3) The offender appears to pose no substantial threat to the safety and well-being of the community.
(4) It appears the offender is not a substantial threat to be involved in further criminal activity if the offender complies with all conditions imposed pursuant to the program.
(5) The offender will likely respond to rehabilitative treatment or counseling.
(6) The need for restitution for the victim from the offender outweighs the interest of the state and municipality for incarceration of the offender.
(b) The prosecutor may waive any of the standards specified in subsection (a) if justice dictates.
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