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Diversion

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001687

A program or process that steers individuals away from traditional criminal justice system processing, such as prosecution or incarceration. This often involves participation in rehabilitation, education, or community service programs. Successful completion of a diversion program can result in charges being dropped or a reduced sentence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001687
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001687",
  "term": "Diversion",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A program or process that steers individuals away from traditional criminal justice system processing, such as prosecution or incarceration. This often involves participation in rehabilitation, education, or community service programs. Successful completion of a diversion program can result in charges being dropped or a reduced sentence.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/diversion/"
}

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