When can Diversion be considered?
All cases will be considered for diversion, even if only briefly in the case of more serious offending.
Diversion can be used when:
• There is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest for the matter to be prosecuted
• The offence is either the offender’s first offence, or there are special circumstances where it may be appropriate to offer diversion (e.g. The offender’s previous Court outcomes are for dissimilar offending or occurred five years or more ago)