Civil Citation Diversion & Deflection Network

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you'll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about pre-arrest diversion.

Why should my community implement a pre-arrest diversion program?

What are the benefits of a pre-arrest diversion program?

How is a pre-arrest diversion program different than a diversion program? Why is a pre-arrest diversion program needed when there are existing post-arrest diversion programs in place

What are the costs of a pre-arrest diversion program and how does this compare to traditional processing?