Establishes a judicial diversion program for young defendants, offering them job training instead of incarceration.

The bill creates a judicial diversion program for defendants under 24 charged with non-violent felonies or misdemeanors. Eligible defendants may participate in job training programs instead of facing incarceration. The court retains jurisdiction and can require periodic appearances. Defendants must agree to conditions, including participation in job training for up to 16 months, periodic court appearances, and refraining from criminal behavior. If a defendant successfully completes the program, the court may dismiss the indictment or allow a guilty plea to a misdemeanor.

Establishes a judicial diversion program for young defendants, offering them job training instead of incarceration.

The bill creates a judicial diversion program for defendants under 24 charged with non-violent felonies or misdemeanors. Eligible defendants may participate in job training programs instead of facing incarceration. The court retains jurisdiction and can require periodic appearances. Defendants must agree to conditions, including participation in job training for up to 16 months, periodic court appearances, and refraining from criminal behavior. If a defendant successfully completes the program, the court may dismiss the indictment or allow a guilty plea to a misdemeanor.