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What are the differences between diversion and court?

April 26, 2017Court differences Diversion

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What are the differences between diversion and court?

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Juvenile Court: Hearings are open to the public Lawyer is appointed Appear before a judge Hearings are held in Seattle during the day The court process may take 3 days or longer If convicted, the conviction is public record Fee is charged (currently $580) Diversion: Proceedings are confidential and private No lawyer is appointed Appear before a volunteer Community Accountability Board or drug and alcohol counselor Meetings are held in your community, usually in the evening Youth will have no conviction or criminal record Fee is charged (currently $263)