43-260.05. Juvenile pretrial diversion program; optional services.
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A juvenile pretrial diversion program may:
(1)Provide screening services to the court and county attorney or city attorney to help identify likely candidates for the program;
(2)Establish goals for diverted juvenile offenders and monitor performance of the goals;
(3)Coordinate chemical dependency assessments of diverted juvenile offenders when indicated, make appropriate referrals for treatment, and monitor treatment and aftercare;
(4)Coordinate individual, group, and family counseling services;
(5)Oversee the payment of victim restitution by diverted juvenile offenders;
(6)Assist diverted juvenile offenders in identifying and contacting appropriate community resources;
(7)Coordinate educational services to diverted juvenile offenders to enable them to earn a high school diploma or general education development diploma; and
(8)Provide accurate information on how diverted juvenile offenders perform in the program to the juvenile courts, county attorneys, city attorneys, defense attorneys, and probation officers.