Misdemeanor Diversion Program Missed Court Date Contract

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Defendant's Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Confirmation Email

Phone Number*

Street Address*

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City, State, Zip*

Date of Birth - mm/dd/yyyy You must be 18 or older to participate*

Date

Clerk of Court Case Number*

**If unknown, put N/A**

Charge(s)*

Ex. Minor In Possession Under 21

Court Date - mm/dd/yyyy*

Court Date

MISSED COURT DATE CONTRACT

THIS AGREEMENT is made on the date below, by and between Larry Basford, State Attorney, for the 14^th Circuit of Florida, and Defendant, as follows:

1. Term: All conditions of this Program must be completed within THIRTY (30) DAYS from Acceptance into the Bay County Misdemeanor Diversion Program.

2. Defendant’s Performance: Defendant shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Misdemeanor Diversion Program as follows:

A. Complete the Online Test and pass with a grade of 70% or higher. Link to take this test is on our website.

B. Pay the Diversion Program Fees using one of the following three options:

Pay the sum of $280.00 to the State Attorney’s Office.
Pay the sum of $200.00 to the State Attorney’s Office and perform 8 hours of community service.
Perform 28 hours of community service.

You can pay the fee online with a credit card on our website. DO NOT SEND CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS. You can also pay by money order/cashier's check payable to: State Attorney's Office, 14th Judicial Circuit. To ensure that we receive the payment, please send the payments via certified or registered mail to: State Attorney’s Office, c/o Misdemeanor Diversion Program, PO Box 1040, Panama City, FL 32402.

Community Service Hours can be performed through any Non-Profit Organization. These hours can be performed where you live, and CANNOT be done for an individual. You must provide proof of service by filling out the Community Service Form available on our website and return it to our office via email divprogram@sa14.fl.gov or fax the form to 850-872-4461 with an appropriate cover letter.

C. Do not violate the law. Being charged or cited for a violation of law is a breach of the terms of this contract and will result in your termination from the program.

3. State’s Performance: If, in the sole discretion of State Attorney, Defendant satisfactorily performs the requirements of the Diversion Program, the State Attorney shall dismiss the charge against Defendant.

4. Notices: Any correspondence to Defendant, including any notice to appear in court, shall be sent to the EMAIL ADDRESS provided by the Defendant and shall be complete upon emailing. The State Attorney will update the Defendant of progress in the program through the Email address above (i.e. acceptance into the program, receipt of online test results, receipt of community service hours completed, payment confirmation, dismissal of the case upon completion of the program’s terms, and letters indicating time is about to expire or has expired to completed the program’s terms).

5. Notification: Defendant shall notify State Attorney, in writing, of any change of e-mail address, or mailing address or telephone contact or of any subsequent arrest for any criminal offense within 72 hours.

6. Waiver: Defendant understands that he or she has the right to contest the charge noted above in court and for the trial to begin within ninety (90) days of arrest and hereby waives the right to a speedy trial.

7. Right to Counsel: Defendant acknowledges that he or she has the right to consult counsel before signing this contract.

8. Restitution: Defendant represents that all claims for restitution arising out of the charge have been paid.

9. Reinstatement: If Defendant fails to perform the requirements of this contract, the State Attorney may reinstate the charge against Defendant and any sums paid to the program shall be retained.

10. Filing: The State Attorney may file this contract in the County Court; however, it shall not be considered an admission by Defendant.

11. Representations: Defendant states that all statements and representations, written or oral, contained in the Application for acceptance and any supporting documentation furnished to State Attorney are true and accurate

12. Reading and Receipt: Defendant acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of this contract and program documents and has read them in its entirety.

13. Acceptance into the Program: Defendant acknowledges that he or she is not accepted into the Program until the date that the contract is signed by the Assistant State Attorney. It is the Defendant’s responsibility to ensure that a contract, signed by the Defendant, has been received by the State Attorney AND signed by the Assistant State Attorney. Once accepted into the program, you should receive an Email at the Email address provided by the Defendant.

14. Court Date: By submitting this contract, the Defendant acknowledges that he or she has missed his/her court date. The judge presiding over the case has likely issued a warrant/capias for the Defendant’s arrest, and that if a warrant/capias has been issued, it will not be recalled until the charge is resolved.

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Defense Attorney Name

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Electronic Signature*

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Date of Defendant's Signature MM/DD/YYYY*

Signature Date

Larry Basford State Attorney 14th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Assistant State Attorney Signature

Date of Acceptance

Misdemeanor Diversion Program MCD Contract