Pretrial Intervention
/ˈpriːtraɪəl ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-approved program allowing defendants to avoid prosecution by completing specific conditions before trial.
The defendant entered pretrial intervention to avoid criminal charges.
Forms
- pretrial intervention
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Commentary
Pretrial intervention programs vary by jurisdiction and typically require successful compliance to prevent formal prosecution.
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