Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 19
Fiscal Year 2024-25 PDC Utilization (as of 1/6/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 365 | 270 | 57% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | Thrive | Law enforcement completes a citation and emails the citation provider, who reaches out to the family. | Misdemeanor offenses. | Gina McGirt Jill Amos | |
| Okeechobee St. Lucie | Prearrest Delinquency Citation | Law enforcement officers email citation to CHSCivilCitation@chsfl.org. | Misdemeanor offenses, ages 9 to 17, excluding current probation placement, current/pending felony charge(s). | Maureen Simmons Kristi Walsh | |
| Martin | Juvenile Delinquency Citation |
| Law enforcement provides the referral paperwork to the parent and files with the Sheriff's Office. The parent is instructed to call to schedule an assessment. | Misdemeanor offenses, excluding previous/pending felony charge(s), more than two prior citations. | Katherine Kennedy Joanna Greene |
| Prearrest Delinquency Citation (Stuart) |  | Stuart Police emails notification of citation to provider. | Misdemeanor offenses, youth with no prior DJJ history. | Kathleen Lannon (772) 220-3927 klannon@ci.stuart.fl.us | |
| 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."