Who is referred for the diversion program?
Individuals who are not: • Accused of an offense which, under existing department guidelines, should be referred to the state for prosecution; • A person with two or more felony convictions; (the one acceptable prior felony convictions must be a non-drug, non-violent offense and must have “special exception” of the U.S. Attorneys Office); • An addict; • A public official or former public official accused of an offense arising out of an alleged violation of public trust.
