ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In her final weeks in office, State Attorney Aramis Ayala is changing the way people are brought to justice in Orange and Osceola counties.The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which oversees cases in Orange and Osceola counties, unveiled three new diversion programs Monday.Ayala outlined the programs in a news conference, saying the initiatives are to provide accountability and prevent injustice.
The new programs target those caught driving with a suspended license and combat human trafficking and underage drinking.The driving while license is suspended program takes effect immediately and will work in conjunction with the Orange County Clerk of Courts.The program is separated into two levels.