What is a Stationhouse Adjustment
A tool for Officers to use to divert first-time offenders who have committed minor offenses from formal court proceedings
Who is eligible for a Stationhouse adjustment?
Any Youth who has been arrested or violated a school policy
Ordinance violation
Petty disorderly person offense
Disorderly person offense
Fourth degree offenses may also be considered if the juvenile has no prior record
Why conduct a Stationhouse Adjustment?
Best interest of everyone involved
Victims are better served
Matter resolved locally
Opportunity to get to the root of the problem
Give wayward youths an opportunity to understand the seriousness of youth behaviors
Immediate consequence
Equal administration of Justice
Reoffending gets slimmer
Amanda Karpew
908-835-1800 ext. 10