The rate of people being diverted out of the criminal process is called __________.

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The attrition rate refers to the rate of people being diverted out of the criminal process, either through dismissal of charges or other means. Acquittals refer to cases where the defendant is found not guilty, parole refers to release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence, and sentencing guidelines refer to the range of sentences that judges can choose from for a given offense.

The Rate of People Being Diverted Out of the Criminal