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Albany council asks staff to draft ordinance to codify diversion program, remove age cap for first‑time offenders
Summary
Councilors asked staff to return with an ordinance that would codify the court's existing diversion policy into Albany code and remove an age limit so first‑time moving‑violation offenders can access diversion regardless of age.
The Albany City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance to codify the city’s traffic‑diversion practice and remove an age cap from eligibility rules.
Councilor Van Drummond said his intent was straightforward: "I don't want to change anything about the existing diversion program. I want it codified ... and no age requirement," he said, asking that the program remain…
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