Adult-Diversion
Felony Diversion
What is Felony Diversion:
The Grafton County Felony Diversion Program is designed to hold eligible first time felony offenders accountable while providing resources, skills, and education to reduce the risk of reoffending in the future. The program is an alternative to prosecution that offers defendants the chance to avoid a criminal conviction and other punitive sanctions.
12-18 month program
What is offered?
Services offered within this program are;
- Substance Abuse Evaluations
- Referral to Mental Health Evaluations
- Intensive Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducational / Therapeutic Groups
- Restitution Support
- Education
- Employment Assistance
- Community Connections
- Substance Abuse Testing
- Community Service
- Housing Assistance
More services may be offered as the need arises.
Referral Process:
Referral to the program comes from Grafton County attorney’s office in conjunction with defense counsel who will submit a plea agreement and discovery along with a completed face sheet. Once Alternative Sentencing obtains this information the prospective participant will be contacted to complete an intake and evaluation.
Program Requirements:
Each participant will be required to complete the following in order to be reviewed for graduation;
- Provide negative substance abuse testing
- Complete 100 hours of community service
- Paid $600 program fees in full
- Paid restitution in full, if applicable
- Complete a reflective essay
- Complete all required treatment recommendations
Misdemeanor Diversion
What is Misdemeanor Diversion:
The Grafton County Misdemeanor Diversion Program is designed to hold eligible first time misdemeanor offenders accountable while providing resources, skills, and education to reduce the risk of reoffending in the future. The program is an alternative to prosecution that offers defendants the chance to avoid a criminal conviction and other punitive sanctions.
6-12 month program
What is offered?
Services offered within this program are;
- Substance Abuse Evaluations
- Referral to Mental Health Evaluations
- Intensive Case Management
- Substance Use Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducational/Therapeutic Groups
- Restitution Support
- Education
- Employment Assistance
- Community Connections
- Substance Abuse Testing
- Community Servic
- Housing Assistance
More services may be offered as the need arises.
Referral Process:
Referral to the program comes from Grafton County Police Departments who will submit a discovery along with a completed face sheet. Once Alternative Sentencing obtains this information the prospective participant will be contacted to complete an intake and evaluation.
Program Requirements:
Each participant will be required to complete the following in order to be reviewed for graduation
- Provide negative substance abuse testing
- Complete 50 hours of community service
- Paid program fees $300 in full
- Paid restitution in full, if applicable
- Complete a reflective essay
- Complete all required treatment recommendations
