Pre-charge Diversion Program

Start Date: 
2014
Description: 
The primary referrals are individuals who were referred for or arrested for a crime involving alcohol or drugs or the use of substances. These individuals are known as pre-charge diversion referrals. The intent is to keep low risk offenses/individuals out of the traditional criminal justice system. They are provided an opportunity for an intervention soon after arrest. Interventions range from Restorative Services, anger management and domestic violence classes to alcohol/drug treatment referrals. DIV participants are subject to drug/alcohol testing and ultimately sign a deferred prosecution agreement with the District Attorney's Office. In exchange for completion of the program and terms of their agreement, the District Attorney's Office does not file charges.
Risk Level: 
All risk levels
Risk Assessment Tools: 
COMPAS (CORE) (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions CORE)
Admission(s): 
Pre-plea
Contact: 
Name: 
Samantha Brill
Job Title: 
Diversion Coordinator
Phone: 
(715) 273-6766 x6618
Address: 
Pierce County District Attorney's Office
414 W. Main St.
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
Yes