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Glossary of Court Terms Adjudicate: To make a final decision whether a youth (Family Division) is “delinquent” or an adult (Criminal Division) is “guilty”; to give a judgment or a decree. Affidavit: A written statement of fact, signed and sworn to in front of a notary or a person who has the right to administer an oath; typically a law enforcement officer. Arraignment: This is the first hearing in the Criminal Division…

Information for Court Diversion Participants about Criminal Records Please note the difference between Diversion and the Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP). TASP is operated by Court Diversion agencies in Vermont, but it is not the same as the Court Diversion program. Some people think they have participated in Diversion when they have not. For information about records for TASP participants, visit this page. General Overview Adult Court…

Benefits of Court Diversion By following a restorative justice approach of addressing the needs of crime victims, the offender, and the community, Diversion provides benefits to many individuals and the community. Benefits for victims may include: financial restitution for their loss a written or in-person apology the opportunity to voice their views and participate in a restorative justice process learning about the circumstances surrounding…

Useful Resources for Court Diversion Below is a list of websites where you may find more information and answers to other questions. Vermont Judiciary Family Division Information, answers to frequently asked questions, and forms that may be beneficial pertaining to juvenile matters. One form that may be of particular interest is a pamphlet that describes Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings. Vermont Judiciary Criminal Division Basic information…