Establishes community mediation programs for juvenile delinquents to address offenses informally.
Establishes community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. The programs aim to deal with delinquent acts in a speedy and informal manner at the community level. The goal is to make the juvenile understand the seriousness of their actions and the effect that a crime has on the victim and the community. The court or the State's Attorney may establish these programs. Participation in the process is voluntary, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations.
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