Iowa HF670 amends juvenile court jurisdiction and establishes juvenile pre-charge diversion programs.

Iowa HF670 modifies the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and introduces juvenile pre-charge diversion programs. The bill specifies that the juvenile court must find probable cause to believe a child has committed a delinquent act before waiving jurisdiction. It also mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certify programs offering rehabilitative services to divert children from formal juvenile court adjudication. These programs must focus on skill building and restorative justice principles.

Iowa HF670 amends juvenile court jurisdiction and establishes juvenile pre-charge diversion programs.

Iowa HF670 modifies the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and introduces juvenile pre-charge diversion programs. The bill specifies that the juvenile court must find probable cause to believe a child has committed a delinquent act before waiving jurisdiction. It also mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certify programs offering rehabilitative services to divert children from formal juvenile court adjudication. These programs must focus on skill building and restorative justice principles.