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title: How Pretrial Diversion Can Benefit San Diego Defendants
slug: san-diego-pretrial-diversion-programs
article_type: Help Article
keywords: pretrial diversion, alternatives
url: https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/10/proposition-36-treatment-study/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Pretrial diversion programs in San Diego offer alternatives to prosecution, allowing eligible defendants to avoid a criminal record through treatment, education, and community service.