Federal Criminal Diversion Act

Summary

Federal Criminal Diversion Act - States that Federal criminal diversion programs may include, but are not limited to, medical, educational, vocational, and social services; residence in a halfway house; other rehabilitative services; restitution to victims; and uncompensated community service. Empowers a Federal judge or magistrate to release an individual charged with a Federal crime to a Federal criminal diversion program if (1) the offense charged is either non-violent or resulted in no substantial bodily injury to victims, (2) participation in the program is recommended by the prosecuting attorney, (3) the individual waives any applicable statute of limitations and the right to speedy trial, (4) all persons injured by the offense charged agree; and (5) release is found to be not contrary to public interest. Directs that charges against a person so released be continued for one year and then dismissed unless (1) charges are dropped within that period, (2) release is terminated by the judge or magistrate because public interest requires or because the prosecuting attorney finds that the person is not fulfilling his release obligations, or (3) charges are dismissed sooner upon certification by the administrative head of the diversion program that the individual has completed the program and concurrence of the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes the chief judge of each district to appoint an advisory committee for each Federal criminal diversion program in the district to plan and review its operation. Specifies the duties of the Attorney General in implementing this Act.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 24 April 1978

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 June 1977

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