Fla. Admin. Code R. 63F-13.001 (2026)

For the purpose of this rule chapter, governing the submission, compilation and publication of juvenile diversion data, the following words shall have the meanings indicated.

(1) Diversion Program – Any one of the following prearrest or postarrest methods of diverting a youth from formal prosecution in the juvenile justice system:

(a) A civil citation or similar prearrest diversion program under Section 985.12, F.S.;

(b) A prearrest or postarrest diversion program established by law enforcement or a school district under Section 985.125, F.S.;

(c) A neighborhood restorative justice program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders under Section 985.155, F.S.;

(d) A community arbitration program under Section 985.16, F.S., or

(e) A program to which a referral is made by a state attorney under Section 985.15, F.S.

(2) Eligible youth – A youth who commits any first-time misdemeanor offense, and who was not previously in a diversion program.

(3) Participating youth – A youth who is participating in a diversion program.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.126(7) FS. Law Implemented 985.126 FS. History–New 1-16-19, Technical Change 1-21-26.

Effective: 1/16/2019.