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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
An independent study found 53.2% of juveniles in King County's Restorative Community Pathways program reoffended within two years, prompting a pause in felony referrals.
- On August 16, 2025, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office suspended sending felony cases to a local juvenile diversion initiative after findings revealed a high rate of repeat offenses among participants.
- The pause followed a 2020 development of RCP, designed for juveniles with misdemeanors or first-time low-level felonies, as a community-based alternative to prosecution.
- The program, overseen by the regional community and human services agency, primarily addresses non-violent misdemeanor cases, which constitute 70% to 75% of its referrals, while felony cases are handled with review by experienced prosecutors.
- An independent assessment found that just over half of juveniles charged with minor felonies reoffended within two years, leading to a pause in felony referrals for the diversion program, while misdemeanor cases and some court-based programs will continue.
- The pause aims to allow an objective second study to compare RCP’s effectiveness versus traditional prosecution, reflecting a commitment to diversion programs that improve public safety and demonstrate positive results.
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