Livingston County - 44th Circuit Court - Family Division

Juvenile Diversion
The Livingston County Juvenile Diversion Program focus is on diverting youth from the juvenile justice system. This program realizes that many youth are more appropriately served outside the court system. It seeks to provide positive alternatives to court involvement, help avoid the negative labeling that often accompanies court adjudication and save court resources for more serious offenders.
	Summary of the Current Program
	All juveniles and their parent/guardian, must agree to full participation in the Diversion Program and juveniles admit to the charge(s) pending. They must agree to and sign the Diversion Record agreement which clearly states the requirements for a successful completion of the Diversion Program.
	The youth referred to this program receive a combination of creative alternatives designed to address the needs of the youth, their family, and the community.
	There is a one time $75.00 fee for this program and a $10.00 fee per session for assessments and counseling.
	Services include a minimum of monthly supervision by a Juvenile Diversion case manager.
	The length of the diversion period may last from 90 days up to 120 days if additional services are needed.
	Program requirements may include, but are not limited to, counseling for the individual and/or their family members, community service work, alcohol and drug awareness classes, anti-smoking classes, letters of apology, court watch, essays, reports, etc.
	If the youth accepts the Diversion Program and successfully completes the program, their juvenile diversion record is destroyed within 28 days after their l7th birthday as required by law.
	If the youth does not complete the Diversion Program, their case may be returned to the Juvenile Court for prosecution which may result in placement on probation and a juvenile record.
	This program is made possible by the cooperation of the County Commissioners, Juvenile Court, Prosecutor's Office, and Sheriff's Department. Funding is provided by a grant from The County Commissioners and a one time administrative fee of $75.00 charged to each youth.

Livingston County Juvenile Court
204 S. Highlander Way, Suite 3, Howell, MI 48843
Phone 517.546.1500 - FAX 517.546.3731

Juvenile Court email: juvenilecourt@co.livingston.mi.us

Juvenile Diversion