Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 10
Fiscal Year 2024-25 PDC Utilization (as of 1/6/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 | 719 | 192 | 79% |
* The Department has a goal of achieving a statewide average utilization rate of 80%.
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Recidivism Stars!
| Recidivism between 0% and 3% |
| Recidivism between 4% and 6% |
| Recidivism between 7% and 10% |
Prearrest Delinquency Citation Programs
| County | Program | Stars! | Referral Process | Eligibility* | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | Bay Area Youth Services (BAYS) |
| State Attorney refers appropriate youth | All misdemeanor offenses, excluding 3 or more prior citations | Michelle Deese (863) 802-8001 michelle.deese@bayskids.org |
| Teen Court |
| Law Enforcement refers youth to Teen Court. The State Attorney's office may also send referrals | Stephen Willis (863) 534-4344 swillis@jud10.flcourts.org | ||
| Highlands |
| Law Enforcement refers youth directly to Teen Court | Crista Bass (863) 402-6609 crbass@hcclerk.org | ||
| Hardee | Prearrest Diversion |
| Law Enforcement forwards the citation to the SA who will determine if the case is appropriate. | Edward Flood (863) 773-6613 | |
| Program requirements include, but are not limited to, community service hours; payment of restitution, if applicable; classes established by the Department or the program; and intervention services indicated by a needs assessment of the youth, such as family counseling, urinalysis monitoring, and substance abuse and mental health treatment services. | |||||
* Pursuant to subparagraph 985.12(2)(b)1., F.S., "Offenses involving the use or possession of a firearm do not qualify for a prearrest delinquency citation program."