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Term: Pre-Charge Diversion
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2024-07-08
Definition:
A pre-charge diversion is when a person completes a diversion program prior to the Crown officially laying charges. This allows an individual the opportunity to avoid the court system.
(Source:
Shore & Johnston website - Canadian criminal justice: pre-charge diversion
- Accessed April 8, 2024)
Related concepts
Related terms
- Community Service
- Crime Severity Index
- Crown
- Crown Opinion Diversion
- Diversion
- Laid
- No Charges Laid
- Post-Charge Diversion
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