Elegibilidad para el programa de enjuiciamiento diferido en Washington

Explicación Simple

Si alguien tiene un problema legal por un delito menor, puede pedir al juez que le dé una segunda oportunidad. Esto se llama 'enjuiciamiento diferido', y permite evitar un juicio si se cumplen ciertas condiciones.

Es como cuando un estudiante puede rehacer un examen si demuestra que ha mejorado en la materia, en lugar de quedarse con una mala calificación.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan fue acusado de una infracción de tráfico. Antes de su juicio, Juan solicita al juez un programa de enjuiciamiento diferido. Si el juez acepta, Juan puede cumplir con ciertos requisitos y evitar un juicio, pero no puede pedirlo más de una vez.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 10.05.010 - Petition -- Eligibility (1) In a court of limited jurisdiction a person charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor may petition the court to be considered for a deferred prosecution program. The petition shall be filed with the court at least seven days before the date set for trial but, upon a written motion and affidavit establishing good cause for the delay and failure to comply with this section, the court may waive this requirement subject to the defendant's reimbursement to the court of the witness fees and expenses due for subpoenaed witnesses who have appeared on the date set for trial.(2) A person charged with a traffic infraction, misdemeanor, or gross misdemeanor under Title 46 RCW shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program unless the court makes specific findings pursuant to RCW 10.05.020 or *section 18 of this act. Such person shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once; and cannot receive a deferred prosecution under both RCW 10.05.020 and *section 18 of this act. Separate offenses committed more than seven days apart may not be consolidated in a single program.(3) A person charged with a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.42 RCW shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program unless the court makes specific findings pursuant to RCW 10.05.020. Such person shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once. RCW 10.05.015 - Statement of availability At the time of arraignment a person charged with a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 may be given a statement by the court that explains the availability, operation, and effects of the deferred prosecution program.