West Virginia Code 62-11C-9 – Use of community corrections programs for those not under court supervision
(a) Subject to the availability of community corrections programs in the county, a written pretrial diversion agreement, entered into pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22 of this code, may require participation or supervision in a community corrections program as part of the prosecution and resolution of charges. A court ordered deferred adjudication proceeding, pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22a of this code, may require, through terms and conditions imposed upon a defendant, participation or supervision in a community corrections program.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 62-11C-9
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) Any pretrial diversion program for a defendant where the alleged victim is a family or household member, shall require the person charged to appear before the presiding judge or magistrate and acknowledge his or her understanding of the terms of the agreement to the charge or charges. Upon the defendant’s motion, the court shall continue the matter for the period of time necessary for the person charged to complete the pretrial diversion program. If the person charged successfully completes the pretrial diversion program, the matter is to be resolved pursuant to the terms of the pretrial diversion agreement. If the person charged fails to successfully complete the pretrial diversion program, the matter shall be returned to the court’s docket for resolution.
(c) No provision of this article may be construed to limit the prosecutor’s discretion to prosecute an individual who has not fulfilled the terms of a written pretrial diversion by not completing the required supervision or participation in a community corrections program.
(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, any person whose case is disposed of by entering into a pretrial diversion agreement, pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22 of this code is liable for any applicable court costs. Payment of the court costs shall be made a condition of the pretrial diversion agreement: Provided, That financial inability to pay court costs may not be a basis for denying a person a pretrial diversion.
(e) Subject to the availability of community corrections programs in the county, a written pretrial diversion agreement, entered into pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22 of this code, may require participation or supervision in a community corrections program as part of the prosecution and resolution of charges. A deferred adjudication proceeding, pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22a of this code, may require, through terms and conditions imposed upon a defendant, participation or supervision in a community corrections program.
(f) Any deferred adjudication where the alleged victim is a family or household member, or the provisions of § 17C-5-2 of this code shall require the person charged to appear before the presiding judge or magistrate and either acknowledge his or her understanding of the terms of the agreement and tender a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the charge or charges. Upon the defendant’s motion, the court shall continue the matter and defer adjudication for the period of time necessary for the person charged to complete the period of deferred adjudication. If the person charged successfully completes the period of deferred adjudication, the matter is to be resolved pursuant to the terms and conditions of the deferred adjudication as outlined by the court. If it is determined by the court that the defendant did not successfully complete the period of deferred adjudication, the court may accept the tendered plea of guilty or nolo contendere and proceed to sentencing or impose such other terms and conditions as the court deems appropriate, pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22a of this code.
(g) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, any person whose case is disposed of by entering into a deferred adjudication, pursuant to the provisions of § 61-11-22a of this code is liable for any applicable court costs. Payment of the court costs shall be made a term and condition of the deferred adjudication. Payment of restitution may be made a term and condition of the deferred adjudication: Provided, That financial inability to pay court costs and restitution may not be a basis for denying a person deferred adjudication.