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Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
Diversion is a scheme that allows for some defendants to be dealt with in an “out of court” way. If you complete agreed conditions, the Prosecutor can have the charge withdrawn and a conviction will not be recorded.
You may be eligible if the offence is your first and it is not serious, although if you have committed a previous offence some time ago (around 5 years) you may still be eligible.
For further information on eligibility, what happens in court and how you can ask for a review of a decision declining you diversion, go to this link: www.police.govt.nz
You may also need to speak with the Diversion Officer in court (or Duty Lawyer) to ensure your case has been considered for diversion.
If you have any further questions you can contact a Community Law Centre for help. To find a centre go to this link: www.communitylaw.org.nz
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