Pre-trial Diversion

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-75.000 - Child Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Obscenity › Justice Manual § 9-75.410

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Pre-trial diversion for crimes involving child pornography, child sexual abuse, the sexual exploitation of children and obscenity is generally not favored, however, it may be an appropriate and just disposition in certain cases.

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