Adult Diversion

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Maria C. Alvarado
Adult Diversion Coordinator

Office: 402-563-4974

Address
2610 14th St.
Columbus, NE 68601

Office Hours
Monday — Friday
8:00 — 5:00

Location
Platte County Courthouse
Second floor, just north of DMV

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    The objective of the Platte County Adult Diversion program is to provide an alternative to court for eligible adult offenders charged with lower-level offenses. The program offers an agreed-upon term of months of supervision to hold offenders accountable, using rehabilitative and educational programs in order to obtain eventual dismissal of the case.

    Financial Assistance: No eligible adult will be denied service based on their inability to pay. Contact the diversion program coordinator for details regarding financial assistance.

    Eligibility: The Platte County Adult Diversion Program is designed for adult offenders. Eligibility is restricted to persons referred by the county attorney who have been charged with an ordinance, infraction, or misdemeanor offense.

    Who might be eligible to participate in Diversion a second time?
    Determination will be made by the county attorney in conjunction with the diversion program coordinator.

    Levels of Diversion

    Level I – Traffic offenses or low-level misdemeanor

    Length of Diversion – 60 days
    Intake Fee – $40
    Program Fees – $30 per month x 2 months = $60
    (Does not include court costs or restitution)

    Level II – Offenses other than traffic offenses

    Length of Diversion – 120 days (can be extended up to one year)
    Intake Fee – $40
    Program Fees – $30 per month x 4 months = $120 (additional $30 per month for any time thereafter)
    (Does not include court costs or restitution)

    Benefits of Diversion

    1. No appearance in criminal court
    2. Detailed program service plan to assist with program goals
    3. Community service in lieu of court fines
    4. Random drug and alcohol testing if deemed necessary
    5. Restitution where applicable
    6. Referral services for behavioral health and substance abuse as needed

    Cases Ineligible for Diversion

    1. Stalking
    2. Domestic assault
    3. Sexual assault
    4. Violation of domestic abuse protection order/harassment protection order
    5. DUI
    6. Felonies
    7. Child abuse with injury

    Courthouse

    Address

    2610 14th Street
    Columbus, NE 68601

    Hours

    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Monday – Friday

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