The Pretrial Diversion
Program is offered by the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office for certain
misdemeanor offenses. This program is offered only through referral by a
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. If referred, by signing up for the Pretrial
Diversion Program you have the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction on
your record. Upon completion of the program requirements, the charge you have
been arrested for is shown as dismissed.
Only specific offenses are eligible for referral to the Pretrial Diversion
Program. You are NOT eligible if you have been on the program within the past
three (3) years.
The Pretrial Diversion Program fee is $315.00. A minimum payment can be made of
$205.00, with payments of $10.00 for 11 months. Additional amounts can be paid
toward the balance at any time until paid in full. You must have the minimum
payment of $205.00 (cash, money order or cashier’s check) to sign up for the
program.
To sign up, the defendant must appear in person at the Infraction
Deferral window or the Pretrial Diversion window depending on the charge. Both
are located at the Criminal Justice Center. Sign up must be completed BEFORE
THE NEXT COURT DATE YOU ARE GIVEN AT YOUR INITIAL HEARING.
Requirements differ, based on the offense charged, and may include, but are not
limited to, counseling, community service, restitution or proof of a valid
driver’s license. The defendant is responsible for any costs associated with
these requirements. These costs are not included in the Pretrial
Diversion fee.
The Pretrial Diversion
Program is located at:
The Criminal Justice Center
101 East Superior Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Window Hours: 8:15 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:00, Monday-Friday, closed holidays
Pretrial Diversion Telephone Number: 260-449-7382*
* This phone line is very busy, therefore, please leave your name and phone
number and someone will call you back within 24 hours.