Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 15

Fiscal Year 2024-25 PDC Utilization (as of 1/6/26)

* 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
Palm Beach	Juvenile First Offender (JFO)		Referrals are made 1) internally by the investigating officer to their agency's program, 2) by the Office of the State Attorney, or 3) by screening officers at the Juvenile Assessment Center, under authority granted by the Office of the State Attorney.	First time misdemeanor offenses, excluding sexual-related, domestic violence, and animal cruelty offenses.	Palm Beach County School District Police (561) 681-0700 Office hours 7:20am-4:00pm Cecil.Wagner@palmbeachschools.org
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."