Prearrest Delinquency Citation (PDC) - Circuit 6
Fiscal Year 2025-26 PDC Utilization (as of 9/29/26)
| Eligible Youth | Issued PDC | Arrested | % Issued PDC* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,288 | 1,129 | 159 | 88% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco | Youth Diversion Program |
| Law enforcement completes offense report and diversion referral card. Youth and parent/legal guardian provided diversion referral card outlining the process and requirements for initiating contact with the program. | All misdemeanor offenses and some 3rd degree felony offenses; excluding 3rd degree felony involving a weapon or Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle; traffic cases; sex offenses; prior delinquency | youthdiversion@pascosheriff.org Jaime Hosler |
| Juvenile Arbitration |
| Referrals come through law enforcement partners, state attorney, or juvenile court. | All misdemeanor offenses; 3rd degree non-violent felonies, excluding auto theft. | Randy Holm rholm@jud6.org (352) 521-4405 | |
| Pinellas | Juvenile Arrest Avoidance (JAAP) |
| Referrals come through the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), the Clerk's office, and VIPAR queue. | Misdemeanor offenses; excluding those with 3 or more prior referrals | Alicia McLane Amclane@jud6.org (727) 582-7400 |
| Pinellas County Sheriff's Office |
| Law enforcement completes the citation and sends to the Pinellas County Sheriff's office. | Misdemeanor and some third-degree felony offenses; excluding traffic offenses and grand theft of a motor vehicle | Linda Cooke lcooke@pcsonet.com (727) 453-7510 | |
| 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."