Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program

Start Date: 
2018
Description: 
The Diversion Program provides a voluntary alternative to criminal adjudication by allowing participants to fulfill a set of conditions designed to address, treat, or remedy issues specific to their offense and needs. Potential participants complete a risk/need assessment. The Portage County District Attorney's Office Diversion Program personnel manage these cases. Upon successful completion, the charges against the participant are dismissed or amended to a lesser offense.
Risk Level: 
Moderate risk
Low to moderate risk
Low risk
Risk Assessment Tools: 
COMPAS (CORE) (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions CORE)
Admission(s): 
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Jessica Cliver
Job Title: 
Diversion Program Coordinator
Phone: 
(715) 343-6317
Address: 
Portage County District Attorney's Office
1516 Church ST
Stevens Point, WI 54481