Alternatives to Prosecution: An Overview of Diversion Programs in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

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Alternatives to Prosecution:
An Overview of Diversion Programs in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Program originally presented Thursday, February 23, 2023

In this 90-minute CLE program, representatives from the Defender Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO) will provide an overview of the ever-changing landscape of diversion programs currently operating in the Philadelphia criminal court system. Over the years, the DAO, the Defenders, the private bar, and the Courts have collaborated to develop a host of programs that serve as effective alternatives to prosecution. The shared goal among these programs is to provide necessary services to certain individuals, including drug treatment, employment training, and counseling, while diverting cases from the traditional criminal justice system. Attendees will hear about what each program provides and their eligibility criteria.

Attend to hear overview of Diversion Programs in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, the eligibility criteria, and how these programs may benefit your clients.

Panelists:
Meredith Zeitzer, Esq.
Assistant Chief, Pretrial Unit
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Co-Chair, Criminal Justice Section

Andrew Pappas, Esq.
Chief, Pretrial Unit
Defender Association of Philadelphia

Liam Riley, Esq.
Supervisor, Major Trials Unit 
Office of the District Attorney 

Daniel Bergmann, Esq.
Assistant Supervisor, Diversion Unit
Office of the District Attorney

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