Drug Diversion
Addressing substance use
- Description
- First offenders with drug offenses. Participants complete drug education classes & community service
- How long has the program been operating?
- More than 10 years
- If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
- Addressing substance use
- At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
- After the case is filed/charged, but before the defendant enters a pleaAfter the case is filed and after the defendant enters a plea
- What population is your program intended to serve?
- People arrested for the first timePeople arrested with a particular offensePeople with substance use disorders
- How are participants identified for the diversion program?
- Line prosecutor who receives case decides about diversion
- Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
- Yes
- How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
- 6-12 months

- Jurisdiction details
- 301 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC 27546, USA
- 100,000 to 249,999
- Jurisdiction contact
- Suzanne Matthews