Diversion Program Bounces Criminal Cases Out Of Court

Instead of reaching a plea deal or going to trial, her case was "diverted" out of the court system, and she was given the chance to resolve it through alternative means. The diversion program is yet another iteration of alternative justice - holistic approaches that aim to reform offenders and restore the harm caused to victims. Types of cases eligible for diversion include those with substance abuse as an underlying cause, for example, a heavily intoxicated individual who walks into the wrong house, or someone who clearly got into a fight while drinking. Possible remedies run the gamut, tailored to fit the individual, which can include substance-abuse counseling, equine therapy, anger-management or domestic-violence classes. Deputies searched her car and found 3 ounces of pot, a scale and drug paraphernalia. Equine therapy has also proven benefits for those struggling with addiction recovery, anger management and bullying. There's no point clogging the court system and marking them with criminal records when those cases can be dealt with by the District Attorney's office, he said.

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