Minnesota Statute Section 388.24

Every County Attorney’s Office in the state is required to provide a diversion program for first time juvenile offenders charged with certain types of offenses. CRC provides pre-trial diversion programs for counties. CRC’s Restorative Justice programs:

• Provide eligible offenders with an alternative to adjudication that emphasizes restorative justice
• Reduce the costs and caseload burdens on juvenile courts and the juvenile justice system
• Minimize recidivism among diverted offenders
• Promote the collection of restitution to the victim of the offender’s crime
• Develop responsible alternatives to the juvenile justice system for eligible offenders
• Develop a collaborative use of demonstrated successful culturally specific programming, where appropriate.

For more information about bringing juvenile diversion and restorative justice to your city or county, contact: mediation@crcminnesota.org or call 612-813-3202.