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(a) A person charged with a criminal offense specified in this subsection whose jurisdiction is in the circuit or district court of the First Judicial Circuit may apply to the District Attorney of the First Judicial Circuit for admittance to the pretrial diversion program.
(b) A person charged with any of the following offenses may apply for admission into the program:
(1) A traffic offense.
(2) A property offense.
(3) An offense wherein the victim did not receive serious physical injury.
(4) An offense in which the victim was not a child under 14 years of age, a law enforcement officer, a school official, or a correctional officer.
(5) A misdemeanor other than one specifically excluded in this section.
(6) A violation classified under this code.
(c) The following offenses are ineligible for consideration for the pretrial diversion program:
(1) Trafficking in or distribution of drugs.
(2) Any offense involving the abuse of a child or an elderly person.
(3) Any sex offense.
(4) Any Class A felony.
(5) Any offense involving serious injury to a person.
(6) Any offense involving death of an individual.
(d) A person deemed by the district attorney to be a threat to the safety or well-being of the community shall not be eligible for the pretrial diversion program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 45. Local Laws § 45-12-82.02 - last updated December 30, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-45-local-laws/al-code-sect-45-12-82-02/
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