Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 2
Fiscal Year 2025-26 PDC Utilization (as of 9/28/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 184 | 146 | 56% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla | DJJ | Law enforcement completes the citation and submits to the Circuit 2 Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) email association. Law enforcement conducts and hosts the Back on Track Program. Circuit 2 PDC staff complete a Citation Eligibility Check and informs the officer of the youth's eligibility within three (3) business days. | Misdemeanor offenses, excluding traffic offenses, documented gang members, or offenses with restitution owed. | Olivia Bleechington (850) 921-1066 C2PDC@FLDJJ.GOV | |
| 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."