Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Diversion
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2024-07-08
Definition:
Diversion is when an accused is offered the chance to do something like community service or counselling to have their charge withdrawn or put on hold. In this case, the accused is “diverted” out of the criminal justice system. (Source:
Legal Aid Ontario website - Diversion definition
- Accessed April 8 ,2024)
There are different types of diversions:
Related concepts
Related terms
- Community Service
- Corrections Offender Management System (COMS) Data
- Criminal Courts Automated Information Network (CCAIN) Data
- Crown Opinion Diversion
- Discharge - Justice System
- Post-Charge Diversion
- Pre-Charge Diversion
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