Pretrial Intervention Program
Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI) is a program generally designed for first time offenders in non-violent crimes in the state of New Jersey to render early rehabilitative services and deter future criminal behavior. Many states have similar programs under different names.[1][2]
Defendant are general excepted to be under supervision on average from one to three years and subject to random urine monitoring, penalties, and fines. Additional conditions may also require community service, payment of restitution, and submission to psychological and/or drug and alcohol evaluations with compliance to recommended treatment programs.[1]
Successful completion of the program may allow defendants to have their criminal records expunged.[1]
In 2014, American football running back, Ray Rice, was granted PTI despite being indicted on third degree assault. This occurs in less than 1% of domestic assault charges.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Pre Trial Intervention Program (PTI)". judiciary.state.nj.us. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "Pretrial Intervention | Mercer County Prosecutors Office". mercercountyprosecutor.com. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ John Barr and Don Van Natta Jr (2014-09-12). "Ray Rice deal: Less than 1 percent get it in NJ". ESPN. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
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