Traffic Diversion Application Acknowledgements

Diversion is a privilege, not a right. No presumption in favor of diversion exists in any case.

It is presumed that diversion is not appropriate in the following circumstances:

• The current citation was issued as a result of an accident or if alcohol was a factor.
• The offense was combined with certain major traffic offense, including but not limited to reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude, or leaving the scene/failure to report an accident.
• The current citation is for a speed of 25 mph or more over the speed limit or for a violation committed in a construction or school zone or involving a school bus or emergency vehicle.
• The applicant has had a diversion or amendment through this office or in the Douglas County District Court in the 12 months preceding the date of the violation
• The applicant has active warrants.
• Court Appearance Confirmation: I understand that I must attend all court appearances until I receive notice from the District Attorney’s Office that my diversion agreement has been filed with the Court.
• A $25.00 non-refundable application fee must be submitted to begin review of this application. Once your application is received, you will receive a confirmation email with direction to complete payment.

A driver or holder of a commercial driver’s license may NOT enter into a diversion agreement pursuant to K.S.A. 8-2,150.