Nebraska Statutes 43-260.03. Juvenile pretrial diversion program; goals
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The goals of a juvenile pretrial diversion program are:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 43-260.03
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(1) To provide eligible juvenile offenders with an alternative program in lieu of adjudication through the juvenile court;
(2) To reduce recidivism among diverted juvenile offenders;
(3) To reduce the costs and caseload burdens on the juvenile justice system and the criminal justice system; and
(4) To promote the collection of restitution to the victim of the juvenile offender’s crime.