722.824 Decision to divert minor; factors to be examined.
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722.824 Decision to divert minor; factors to be examined.
Sec. 4.
Before a decision is made to divert a minor, all of the following factors shall be examined:
(a)The nature of the alleged offense.
(b)The minor's age.
(c)The nature of the problem that led to the alleged offense.
(d)The minor's character and conduct.
(e)The minor's behavior in school, family, and group settings.
(f)Any prior diversion decisions made concerning the minor and the nature of the minor's compliance with the diversion agreement.
History: 1988, Act 13, Eff. Apr. 1, 1988