Has anyone had to go throught Adult Derversion Services

[Sequoia]

instead of going to trail? What's up with that. A person a work was asking me about it and I'm clueless.

[Blue Diadem]

1. Never heard of it put that way.

I'm not sure what they mean by that. Adult Detention Centers are jails. Maybe they're meaning a work program or some other service offered through the jail..like substance abuse programs, mental health programs, etc.

[Sequoia]

2. Thanks, on edit, I used the wrong word.

Funny how one word can make all the difference in the world. The charge was for a misdemenor so instead of going to trial he has the choice to do this instead.

[sandnsea]

3. Everybody does, most of the time

Except for murder or a violent rape. Almost any first offense will go through some kind of diversionary program with a deferred sentence.

[High Plains]

4. Do you mean diversion? Is it a drug offense?

In some states, some drug offenders are diverted from court to drug treatment. If they complete treatment, the charges are dismissed.

[Blue Diadem]

5. Ok, I got it. It's Adult Diversion Services

I think it's usually for first time offenders.

http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/da/da_T99_R45.htm

It uses the services I mentioned in my first post as well as others. The website link explains it further.

[Sequoia]

6. Thanks. I'll pass it on.

Who needs Google when you got DU!!

[dixiegrrrrl]

7. It i is pretty common program for alcohol/drug users.

Also called Drug Court in some states.
Usually the person is given option r treatment and/or fines, community service, and being monitored by a Probation officer, sorta like being on parole, as opposed to being sent to jail.
Any violation of the rules and the judge can impose jail/prison.