Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 3
Fiscal Year 2025-26 PDC Utilization (as of 9/28/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 1 | 81 | 1% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwanee, Taylor | DJJ |
| Law Enforcement refers the case to the State Attorney's Office for review and determination of acceptance. If accepted to the citation program, the State Attorney's Office forwards the information and sanction list to DJJ. DJJ assists the youth with completion. If non-compliance or a new arrest occur while participating, a petition will be filed by the State Attorney's Office. | Misdemeanor offense(s) with no pending cases and not currently on supervision; excluding prior/current delinquency, offenses involving sexual related behaviors, synthetic drugs, distribution of drugs, traffic, animal cruelty, or gang related. | John Hancock Michelle Galloway |
| 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."