Section 63F-13.001 - DefinitionsFor the purpose of this rule chapter, governing the submission, compilation and publication of juvenile diversion data, the following words shall have the meanings indicated.
(1) Diversion Program - Any one of the following prearrest or postarrest methods of diverting a youth from formal prosecution in the juvenile justice system: (a) A civil citation or similar prearrest diversion program under Section 985.12, F.S.;(b) A prearrest or postarrest diversion program established by law enforcement or a school district under Section 985.125, F.S.;(c) A neighborhood restorative justice program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders under Section 985.155, F.S.;(d) A community arbitration program under Section 985.16, F.S., or(e) A program to which a referral is made by a state attorney under Section 985.15, F.S.(2) Eligible youth - A youth who commits any first-time misdemeanor offense, and who was not previously in a diversion program.(3) Participating youth - A youth who is participating in a diversion program.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63F-13.001
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.126(6) FS. Law Implemented 985.126 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 001, January 2, 2019 effective 1/16/2019.