Formalizing Criminal Justice Practices That Used to Be Informal Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Formalizing criminal justice practices that used to be informal is an example of how diversion programs ______.

• A) weakened the nets
• B) strengthened the nets
• C) narrowed the nets
• D) eliminated the nets

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Definitions:

Accord

An agreement between parties to settle a dispute by making concessions.

Creditor Claims

Legal claims by creditors to the assets of a debtor in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency.

Voluntary Dismissal

A legal action whereby the plaintiff or petitioner chooses to terminate proceedings without a judge's resolution of the case.

Accord And Satisfaction

A legal settlement where a dispute is resolved by the parties involved through a mutually agreed upon arrangement, often different from the original agreement.