Restorative Justice Program - Pretrial Diversion

The 5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Restorative Justice Program seeks to examine the harmful impact of a crime and then determines what can be done to repair that harm while holding the person who caused it accountable for his or her actions. Accountability for the offender includes accepting responsibility for the offender's actions, and acting to repair the harm done. 

The Restorative Justice Program's Pre-Trial Diversion Track diverts certain first-time nonviolent offenders from the traditional court system into an individualized and supervised restorative program. Only those who are eligible and committed to successfully completing the program will be considered. The offender will be required to work, perform community service, participate in counseling, drug & alcohol treatment, anger management, theft deterrent classes, report to the PTD Office, pay restitution if applicable, and anything else the District Attorney feels will aid in the rehabilitation of the defendant. 

If the offender successfully completes the Restorative Justice Program's Pre-Trial Diversion Track, the case will not be brought to trial, the District Attorney will file a Motion to Dismiss the case with prejudice, and there will not be a conviction. However, if the defendant does not complete the PTD program, they will be adjudicated guilty and sentenced as they would for any other conviction.

A person charged with any of the following offenses may apply for the pretrial diversion program:

Traffic Offenses;

Property Offenses;

Offense wherein the victim did not receive serious physical injury;

Offense in which the victim was not a child under 14 years of age, a law enforcement officer, school official, or a correctional officer; and

Misdemeanor other than one specifically excluded by law.

The opinion of the law enforcement officer and any victim is considered in all cases. 

Evaluation/Application fee: $107.00

The evaluation/application fee must be paid within 72 hours of submission of the pretrial diversion application.

A conviction will remain on your arrest record for the rest of your life.  Pretrial diversion will offer you a chance to clear this charge from your arrest record. 

You are now able to apply for the Pretrial Diversion Program online. To apply, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Fill out application below.

Step 2: Follow the payment link below the online application, and remit the $107.00 application fee.

Step 3: Watch your email for a confirmation email stating that your application has been received. Because of the high volume of applications, please allow up to 5 business days to process your online application. Please call the Restorative Justice Program Office if you have not received communication from the office within three days after application.

Restorative Justice Program Office: (256) 234-2735