Many offenses that enter the system are systematically excluded for several reasons, which include the following:

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All of the above reasons (cost, discretion, errors) can lead to offenses being systematically excluded from the system. Cost can limit the resources available for pursuing all offenses, discretion allows officials to decide which cases to pursue, and errors can result in offenses being overlooked or mishandled.

Many Offenses That Enter the System Are Systematically Excluded for Several