Pre-charge Diversion Program

Start Date: 
2018
Description: 
The Portage County Diversion Program was created to provide low-risk first time offenders a voluntary alternative to criminal adjudication by allowing them to fulfill a set of conditions designed to address, treat, or remedy issues specific to their offense and needs. Evidence suggests traditional criminal justice practices can actually increase the likelihood of recidivism by exposing these individuals to higher risk offenders. The Diversion Program limits or eliminates this exposure.
Risk Level: 
Moderate to high risk
Moderate risk
Low to moderate risk
Low risk
Risk Assessment Tools: 
COMPAS (CORE) (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions CORE)
Admission(s): 
Pre-plea
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Bryan Peil
Job Title: 
Diversion Program Coordinator
Phone: 
(715) 343-6317
Address: 
Portage County
1516 Church St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Alternative to Revocation Admission: 
No
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
No