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Our Diversion programs provide an alternative to prosecution for qualifying defendants and prompt repayment of restitution to victims

Diversion refers defendants in criminal cases to a supervised performance program prior to adjudication. If a defendant fulfills all the terms and conditions set for in a diversion agreement, all charges against him or her will be dismissed. All authority for diversion lies with the District Attorney. Disposing of cases through diversion must prove to be in the interests of justice and of benefit to the defendant and the community.

Traffic

The following traffic violations are not eligible for diversion:

fleeing to elude
drag racing
speeding in a school or construction zone
failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
reckless driving
improper passing of a school bus

If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you are not eligible for traffic diversion, regardless of whether you were driving a commercial vehicle at the time of the ticket.

If you have any prior traffic convictions or diversions within the past year, you are
not eligible for diversion.

See Traffic Diversion Policy for questions regarding eligibility.

How to apply:

Submit a completed application to the Diversion Services Unit:

In person, at the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
Email
Fax: (913) 573-2948
Mail: 710 N 7th St, Suite 10, Kansas City, KS 66101

Applications are accepted until (2) weeks after a defendant’s first scheduled
court appearance.

Traffic Diversion Policy & Application

Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee:

In person at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, Traffic Department

By phone: (913) 573-4117

If you are applying for diversion, do not pay the fine listed on the citation.

Criminal

This program is for qualified defendants.

The District Attorney’s Office will not prescreen or opine about the defendant’s eligibility, potential approval, or other consideration until application has been made and the application fee has been paid.

See Criminal Diversion Policy for questions regarding eligibility.

How to apply:

Submit a completed application to the Diversion Services Unit:

In person, at the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
Email
Fax: (913) 573-2948
Mail: 710 N 7th St, Suite 10, Kansas City, KS 66101

Applications are accepted until (30) days after a defendant’s first scheduled
docket hearing

Policy | Application

Pay the non-refundable application fee:

$90 for misdemeanors, $100 for felonies
Application fee must be paid to the Clerk of the District Court
Submit proof of payment with application to the Diversion Services Unit

DUI

This program is for qualified defendants who have been charged with a DUI for the first time, and the charges are filed in the District Court of Wyandotte County, KS.

The District Attorney’s Office will not prescreen or opine about the defendant’s eligibility, potential approval, or other consideration until application has been made and the application fee has been paid.

You are not eligible for diversion if, at the time of the offense, you were involved in a motor vehicle accident or collision resulting in personal injury or death.

See DUI Diversion Policy for questions regarding eligibility.

How to apply:

Submit a completed application to the Diversion Services Unit:

In person, at the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
Email
Fax: (913) 573-2948
Mail: 710 N 7th Street, Suite 10, Kansas City, KS 66101

Applications are accepted until (3) weeks after a defendant’s first scheduled
court appearance.

Policy | Application

Pay the $125 non-refundable application fee:

In person to the Clerk of District Court at the Wyandotte County Courthouse

Submit proof of payment with application to the Diversion Services Unit

Drug

This program is for qualified defendants.

The District Attorney’s Office will not prescreen or opine about the defendant’s eligibility, potential approval, or other consideration until application has been made and the application fee has been paid.

See Drug Diversion Policy for questions regarding eligibility.

How to apply:

Submit a completed application to the Diversion Services Unit:

In person, at the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
Email
Fax: (913) 573-2948
Mail: 710 N 7th St, Suite 10, Kansas City, KS 66101

Applications are accepted until (30) days after a defendant’s first scheduled
docket hearing

Policy | Application

Pay the non-refundable application fee:

$130 Application Fee
You must pay $30 at the time of submission of the application to the Clerk of the District Court and the remaining $100 will be paid during the diversion period, if approved.
Submit proof of payment with application to the Diversion Services Unit