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State of Florida. The 2006 Florida Statutes. Chapter 985 Juvenile Justice; Interstate Compact on Juveniles State of Florida.

(2) NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER.-- (a) The state attorney may establish at least one Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center in designated geographical areas in the county for the purposes of operating a deferred prosecution program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders. (b) The state attorney may refer any first-time, nonviolent juvenile offender accused of committing a delinquent act to a Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center. (excerpt)

Link: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0985/ch0985.htm

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