Level 1 is for those who have the financial means to address their outstanding debts and obtain a valid license by their first scheduled court hearing following their arrest or issuance of the citation.

Level 2 is for those who may not have the financial means to pay outstanding fees that would allow them to obtain a valid license by their first scheduled court hearing, but is willing to commit to a six-month program to help pay off their outstanding debts and obtain a valid license. This program requires a $50 cost of prosecution fee and six months of consecutive payments on a payment plan administered by the Clerk of the Court.

Individuals who qualify for the program will be offered entry by the prosecutor in court. When the person successfully fulfills the terms and conditions of the DWLS Diversion Program, their case will be dismissed by the prosecutor.

Criminal Offenses Eligible

This diversion program is designed for those specifically arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked or no valid driver’s license.

Eligibility for Participation

To qualify for the DWLS Diversion Program, the person’s driving privilege must be suspended for failing to pay traiffic fines or penalties, tolls or failure to pay on a criminal case.

You are not eligible for the DWLS Diversion Program if your license is suspended for cases involving a crash, property damage, or personal injury or death or driving on a DUI related suspension.

Program Requirements

The prosecutor will advise the person if he/she is eligible for the DWLS Diversion Program in court. If an invidual is eligble for the level 1 DWLS diversion program it will be handled during arraignment. Individuals who are eligible for the DWLS Diversion Level 2 Program will be expected to sign the program agreement in court and go to Room 410 in the Orange County Courthouse to sign up for a payment plan and pay the $100 down payment. The down payment will be applied to the $50 cost of prosecution and any other outstanding financial obligations.