You have been offered the opportunity to avoid a criminal charge or conviction by participating in the Kankakee County State's Attorney's Diversion Accountability Program.  Successful completion of this program will result in your matter being resolved without a conviction on your record.  

 

In order to participate in this program you must have received a letter either in the mail or in court directing you to contact Amber Bramer, Community Oureach Specialist.  The Diversion Program includes:

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1. Complete an educational course related to your offense and pay a course fee of $250*;

2. Perform 10 hours of community service in the community where the crime occurred;

3. If you do NOT have a high-school diploma or a GED, you must meet with a GED counselor; if you DO have a high-school degree or a GED, you must meet with a community college counselor.  You are only exempt from this requirement if you hold an Associate’s degree or higher; and

4. If your case involves criminal damage to property or theft, you may be required to pay for the damages also known as restitution as part of this program.

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*The course fee is not required to be paid at the time you sign up for the Program, however it must be paid in advance of taking the educational course.  

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Please note that failure to successfully complete all components of the Diversion Accountability Program may result in your case proceeding through the criminal court system.

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