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flag Grand Forks County launched a state-funded pilot program offering alternatives to jail for some before charges, focusing on treatment and accountability.

flag Grand Forks County has launched a state-funded pilot diversion program to reduce incarceration by offering alternatives to jail for certain individuals before formal charges are filed. flag Developed with input from law enforcement, probation, treatment providers, and corrections, the program uses risk assessments to identify eligible participants who must meet personalized requirements like treatment, employment, education, or community service. flag Funded by HB 1425 passed in 2025, it aims to address root issues like addiction and mental health while promoting accountability. flag The initiative is one of three such programs in North Dakota, with results expected to inform future criminal justice reforms.

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