What is the basic purpose of pretrial diversion? What advantage would this have over using correctional services post-conviction? Give an example of how pretrial diversion might be used.

  • What are the two main considerations in the decision whether or not to release one who is arrested while their case is pending? What is the main unfairness in the use of cash bonds while cases are pending? What other options have been created to limit the use of incarceration while still exerting some level of control over the defendant?
  • What is the basic purpose of pretrial diversion? What advantage would this have over using correctional services post-conviction? Give an example of how pretrial diversion might be used.

(write a 2 page essay in response for each of above)