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Q: What is the Pinellas County criminal diversion program?
A: First time offenders are provided a greater opportunity to have their case dismissed through a diversion program. Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties refer to the programs by the names. The program in Pinellas County is known as Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI). The program is available at the discretion of the Office of the State Attorney. Judges have no say in who gets the program or what the terms of the program are. Typically, most misdemeanors and most third-degree felonies are permitted into the diversion programs. Once all the terms of the diversion program have been completed the charges are dismissed. Sealing or expunging the record is the next step.
There are circumstances when the Pinellas County Pretrial Intervention Program may not be the best option. Knowing when to accept the program and when to decline the program should not be made without taking a long term look at your situation and future.
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