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Diversion Program

Diversion is a different way of dealing with juveniles who are referred for a first misdemeanor and/or gross misdemeanor offense.  The juvenile is not required to go to court and cannot be sent to juvenile detention.

A diversion agreement is a contract between the juvenile and the diversion unit.  A diversion agreement may require the juvenile to:

• Perform community restitution hours
• Attend counseling, informational and/or educational classes
• Pay restitution and/or a fine
• Under certain circumstances juveniles may be counseled and released, which means no further action will be required.

For more information call 360 679-7325 and ask for Brooke Powell.