Who Is Eligible For Diversion ?
The protocol between the Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Attorney, and U.C.C.M. Justice Program allows for the diversion of first time and repeat offenders. The Ministry of the Attorney General (Aboriginal Issues) has been promoting the diversion of repeat offenders. What The Justice Project Is Involved In Pre-Charge Diversion With Police Instead of charging young offenders and adult offenders, police can refer the individuals to the Justice Program. Diversion is at the discretion of the police. The Justice Program will explain the diversion process to the individual, obtain written consent if the individual agrees to diversion, and check that the community panel is willing to deal with the case. Police officers are encouraged to attend the circle or to provide a written statement of facts for the circle. If the offender does not successfully complete diversion, police may lay the original charges. Following the justice panel circle, the Justice Program will provide a detailed
