The removal of the defendant form the normal path of the criminal justice process to an alternative path is referred to as _____________.

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Diversion refers to the diversion of defendants from the normal criminal justice process to an alternative process, such as drug treatment or community service. Treatment (A) refers to the rehabilitation of offenders rather than diversion from the criminal justice system. Release on recognizance (B) refers to the pretrial release of a defendant based on the defendant's promise to appear at future court dates, often coupled with other conditions such as drug testing or a curfew. Indictment (D) refers to the formal charging of a defendant with a crime by a grand jury.

The Removal of the Defendant Form the Normal Path of the Criminal