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77-2-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) "Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to terminateinvestigative action, proceed with prosecution, move to dismiss a prosecution that has beencommenced, or cause a prosecution to be diverted;
(2) "Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings prior to conviction on thecondition that a defendant agree to participate in a rehabilitation program or make restitution tothe victim or fulfill some other condition; and
(3) "Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session

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77-2-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) "Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to terminateinvestigative action, proceed with prosecution, move to dismiss a prosecution that has beencommenced, or cause a prosecution to be diverted;
(2) "Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings prior to conviction on thecondition that a defendant agree to participate in a rehabilitation program or make restitution tothe victim or fulfill some other condition; and
(3) "Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session

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77-2-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) "Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to terminateinvestigative action, proceed with prosecution, move to dismiss a prosecution that has beencommenced, or cause a prosecution to be diverted;
(2) "Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings prior to conviction on thecondition that a defendant agree to participate in a rehabilitation program or make restitution tothe victim or fulfill some other condition; and
(3) "Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session