Diversion is a program that allows a case to be removed or diverted out of the criminal process for one year.  If the person completes the requirements, than the court will dismiss the DUI charge with prejudice.

Eligibility for diversion:

• No prior convictions for a felony DUI in Oregon or any other jurisdiction;
  
• No additional pending DUI against you in Oregon or any other jurisdiction;
• No convictions for DUI in Oregon or any other jurisdiction in the last ten years;
• Not currrently in a diversion program or any similar alcohol or drug rehabiliation program, except one that was entered as a result of the present offense;
• No pending charges for any degree of murder, manslaughter, assault from a motor vehicle, or aggravated vehicular homicide in Oregon or any other jurisdiction;
• No participation in any diversion programs or any similar alcohol or drug treament in the last ten years;
  
• No convictions in the last 10 years for any degree of murder, manslaughter, assault from a motor vehicle, or aggravated vehicular homicide in Oregon or any other jurisdiction;
  
• At the time of the offiense did not have a commercial drivers license (CDL);
• At the time of the offense was not driving a commercial vehicle;
  
• Nobody other than youself was injured as a result of the DUI.

Requirements to complete diversion:

• Pay $358 to court in fees;
• Attend and pay ($150) for an alcohol or drug treatment evaluation;
• Complete and pay for recommended treatment;
• If ordered by judge, attend and pay (under $50) for Victims Panel class;
• Do not use any alcohol in conjuction with driving;
• Do not drive without a valid license and insurance;
• Do not commit any crimes or major traffic offenses while in diversion;
• Have your attorney file a motion to have your case dismissed after a year.