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Current as of December 30, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) An offender who enters into the pretrial diversion program shall satisfy each of the following requirements:
(1) Voluntarily waive, in writing, his or her right to a speedy trial.
(2) Agree, in writing, to the tolling of periods of limitations established by statutes or rules of court while in the program.
(3) Waive, in writing, his or her right to a jury trial.
(4) Provide a statement, written by the offender, admitting his or her participation in, and responsibility for, the offense which is the subject of the application for entry into the pretrial diversion program, which statement shall be admissible in any criminal trial.
(5) Agree, in writing, to the conditions of the pretrial diversion program established by the district attorney.
(6) If there is a victim of the crime, agree in writing to a restitution agreement within a specified period of time and in an amount to be determined by the district attorney.
(7) Agree in writing to the jurisdiction of the court beyond completion of any disposition of the case, end of sentence, termination of parole or probation, or conclusion of the pretrial diversion program to enforce collection of restitution, cost of court, fines, fees, or other agreed upon or court ordered monies, pursuant to Section 12-17-225.
(b) Pretrial diversion program records or records related to pretrial diversion program admission, with the exception of the statement of the applicant concerning his or her involvement in the crime charged, shall not be admissible in subsequent proceedings, criminal or civil. Communications between pretrial diversion program counselors and offenders shall be privileged unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines there is a compelling public interest to the contrary.
(c) As part of the pretrial diversion program, the district attorney may establish a restorative justice initiative program within the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in Etowah County. The guidelines and mechanisms for such an initiative shall be promulgated by the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services. Any additional fees for participation in a restorative justice initiative program by an offender shall be set by the district attorney and a portion thereof may be paid to any agency or entity that provides services to further the goals and purpose of the restorative justice initiative program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 45. Local Laws § 45-28-82.25 - last updated December 30, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-45-local-laws/al-code-sect-45-28-82-25.html
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