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Driving with a Suspended License program

Reducing contact with formal court processing
Description
Those cited for driving with a suspended or license or no license get diverted to a program to help get a valid license.
How long has the program been operating?
1-2 years
If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
Reducing contact with formal court processing

At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After referral to the prosecutor, but before the case is filed/charged

What population is your program intended to serve?
People arrested with a particular offense

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Line prosecutor who receives case decides about diversion

Are there any factors specific to your jurisdiction that influence how you structure this diversion program?
None

Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
Yes
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Attend programming that is not a behavioral health intervention
Pay fines or fees

How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
Less than 30 days

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office

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