Are you a Prosecutor looking for options for managing your Pre-Trial (pre-filing) Diversion Program?
In
Cooperation with participating County and District Attorneys, PDS
administers, monitors, and reports results of this Specialized Pre-Filing Intervention Program. The program is designed to assist the
Prosecutor’s office in addressing community and victim restitution along
with offender behavior change needs while also freeing up resources to
address more serious offenses.
Prosecutors enlisting the service
of PDS to administer their Exchange Program refer defendants that meet
the criteria set by the elected Prosecutor and their staff. Referred
cases usually involve misdemeanor or felony, first-time and / or
non-violent offenders. Most often the referral occurs prior to the
formal Information or Indictment process. The Participant is advised by
the Prosecutor’s office of the criminal complaint and the defendant’s
eligibility to participate in the program in exchange for an
acknowledgement of guilt and agreement to meet all program requirements.
The Participant is then referred to
PDS where our staff monitors completion of the required PDS Behavior
Change Program, locally conducted Community Service work, and advises
the Participant in making Restitution payments as directed by the
Prosecutor. Please note that some jurisdictions require the Participant
to obtain an attorney to provide counsel throughout the program period.
Agencies
or officials interested in learning more about The Exchange Program and
how PDS can assist your office in administering a successful Pre-Trial
Intervention Program should call PDS today and ask to speak to the
Executive Director regarding the Exchange Program. 1-800-775-3220.
If
you have received notice from the County or District Attorney regarding
your eligibility to participate in the Exchange Program in lieu of
further court action, you should contact PDS staff at 1-800-775-3220 for
further information. All referrals for this
program must come through the Prosecutor’s office. PDS can not assist
you in receiving a referral to the Exchange Program and we do not
provide any legal services or advice.
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Marfu Inc. DBA Personal Development Seminars (PDS)
P.O. Box 663
McQueeney, TX 78123
Phone: 1-800-737-4803 or 1-800-775-3220