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The Attorney’s Office reviews reports from law enforcement and determines which juveniles are eligible for the Juvenile Diversion program depending on their age, nature of the crime committed, if this is the first time being offered diversion, and the juvenile’s prior criminal record (if any). If eligible, the juvenile and his/her parents will be sent a letter from the Attorney’s Office instructing them to contact the Hall County Juvenile Services Office to set an appointment. During the appointment between the juvenile, his/her parents or guardian, and the Juvenile Services Office, a three to six-month contract will be set up which shall include any or all the following conditions:

• Payment of a $80.00 non-refundable program fee
• Successful completion of a “Decision Making” on-line class
• Payment of restitution for damage to person or property as determined by the Hall County Attorney’s Office (if applicable)
• Community Service hours (agencies) (printable community service hours form)
• A written apology letter to the victim(s)
• Regular school attendance
• Must refrain from criminal activity
• Must refrain from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco or illegal drugs.
• Other programs and/or terms as determined by the Juvenile Services office such as: Juvenile Justice Program classes, Random UA test, Counseling, School Interventionist program, other educational classes, NA/AA meetings

If the juvenile completes all the terms and conditions of his/her diversion contract within the assigned time, no criminal charges will be filed in Hall/Howard County Court and his/her case will be closed. If the juvenile does not complete and comply with all the terms of his/her contract or he/she declines to enroll in the program, the case will be referred back to the City or Hall/Howard County Attorney’s Office for prosecution.



The Attorney’s Office reviews reports from law enforcement and determines which individuals are eligible for the MIP Diversion program depending on their age, crime committed, if this is the first time being offered the MIP Diversion program, and prior criminal record (if any). If eligible, the individual (and his/her parents or guardian if under 18 years of age) will be sent a letter from the Attorney’s Office instructing them to contact the Hall County Juvenile Services Office to set an appointment. During the appointment between the individual (and his/her parents or guardian if under 18 years of age), and the Juvenile Services Office, a three to six-month contract will be set up which shall include any or all the following conditions:

• Payment of a $140.00 non-refundable program fee
• Successful completion of a “Decision Making” on-line class
• May be required to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and comply with the recommendations of that evaluation
• Drug or Alcohol Education Class, In-Patient or Out-Patient Treatment.
• Community Service hours (agencies) (printable community service hours form)
• A written apology letter to his/her parents or guardian or any victim involved in the case
• Regular school attendance (for school age participants)
• Must refrain from criminal activity
• Must refrain from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco or illegal drugs.
• Other programs and/or terms as determined by the Juvenile Services office such as: Juvenile Justice Program classes, Random UA test, Counseling, School Interventionist program, other educational classes, NA/AA meetings

If the individual completes all the terms and conditions of his/her MIP diversion contract within the assigned time period, no criminal charges will be filed in Hall/Howard County Court and his/her case will be closed. If the juvenile does not complete and comply with all the terms of his/her contract or he/she declines to enroll in the program, the case will be referred back to the City or Hall/Howard County Attorney’s Office for prosecution.