Such diversion may include: “community-first programs,” “law enforcement diversion,” and “pre-filing diversion programs.”
Pre-trial diversion (PTD) is an alternative to prosecution offered by the Miami Dade County State Attorney's Office. It provides offenders with non-violent priors a viable alternative to a criminal conviction.
The stress of compliance, fear of failure, and the overall impact on mental health are significant disadvantages of pretrial diversion programs that participants must manage. It's essential to address these concerns and provide support for those in the program, ensuring they do not face these challenges alone.
Pre-trial intervention (PTI) programs are designed to divert minors and defendants of nonviolent crimes from prosecution. These programs typically involve elements intended to educate and rehabilitate individuals. Once the program is completed successfully, criminal charges against the defendant are dismissed.
Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Executive Director, Civil Rights Compliance Office, 155 NE 15 Street, Suite P-104E, Miami, Florida 33132; PH: 305-995-1580 or e-mail address: crc@dadeschools.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose. More resources are available on the Miami-Dade County Law Library site.
The completed complaint form and corresponding documents may be submitted in the following manner: E-mail: crc@dadeschools. Fax: (305) 995-2047. U.S. Mail: M-DCPS Office of Civil Rights Compliance.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
If you are aware of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or employee misconduct involving FDOE, please complete and submit the online complaint form to the OIG for review, email your complaint to OIG@fldoe, or call us at 850-245-0403.
WHERE TO FILE THE COMPLAINT: The original complaint form (original signature and notarization) must be mailed or delivered to the Commission of Ethics at the address on the complaint form. Photocopies or emailed forms cannot be accepted. The Commission address is: P. O. Box 15709, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-5709.