Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 20
Fiscal Year 2024-25 PDC Utilization (as of 1/6/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,427 | 941 | 486 | 66% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Prearrest Delinquency Citation Program |
| Law enforcement contacts DJJ to determine eligibility, then sends the citation to the PDC Coordinator. | Misdemeanor offenses, under 18 years old, excluding prior arrest(s). One citation offered within a two-year period; prior citation(s) must be successfully completed. | Tara Blackson |
| Collier | Juvenile Citation Program |
| Law enforcement contacts DJJ to determine eligibility, then sends the citation to the PDC Coordinator. | Misdemeanor offenses, excluding exposure of sexual organs or other sexual related behavior, gang related, traffic offense, prior delinquency history, three prior citations, and some domestic violence offenses. | Cpl. A. Yzaguirre (239) 252-0900 delinquencycitation@colliersheriff.org |
| Hendry, Glades | Hanley Foundation Teen Court | Law enforcement issues the citation and sends it to the program. | Misdemeanor offenses. | Shawna Prope (239) 338-8361 sprope@hanleyfoundation.org | |
| Lee | Sheriff's Office Delinquency Citation Program |
| Lee County Sheriff's Office contacts the JAC to verify eligibility, then sends the referral to the program. | One misdemeanor or non-violent felony arrest once per 12 months. | (239) 980-8911 acavanagh@sheriffleefl.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."