In Minnesota, several different diversion programs exist to help certain individuals avoid criminal consequences. These programs are designed to offer a fresh start to low-level offenders who have no prior criminal history.

 

Additionally, diversion programs help those who can’t make court appearances or afford to pay their fines, and they spare at-risk offenders from high fines, revoked licenses, and criminal records.

 

Because of this, the City Attorney’s office is hiring a new team of lawyers dedicated to reviewing