Possession Of Marijuana

Program Description

This diversion program is for defendants facing Possession of Marijuana charges. The State will perform a risk/assessment analysis to determine which diversion program, if any, is appropriate for a defendant.

Program Requirements

Most non-violent misdemeanors with no aggravating factors and no requirement to pay restitution are eligible for the Adult Civil Citation Program (ACCP). 

Diversion-eligible defendants approved for this program will be required to:

  • Pay $175 program fee
  • Waive speedy trial
  • Complete substance abuse course
  • Pay educational course fee, if applicable

Most non-violent misdemeanors with no aggravating factors and no requirement to pay restitution are eligible for the Adult Civil Citation Program (ACCP). Defendants must apply for the program within 7 business days of being issued the civil citation. Learn how to apply.

Diversion-eligible defendants approved for this program will be required to:

  • Pay $175 program fee
  • Waive speedy trial
  • Complete substance abuse course
  • Pay educational course fee, if applicable

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ACCP Completion Or Failure To Complete​

If an ACCP participant successfully completes the program the State will not file charges and will close the case.

If an ACCP participant fails to complete all ACCP requirements within the given time frame their case will be forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution.