To be eligible for pretrial diversion, a defendant must first plead guilty

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A defendant does not have to plead guilty to be eligible for pretrial diversion. In fact, pretrial diversion is often used as an alternative to pleading guilty, where the defendant agrees to complete certain conditions (such as community service or drug treatment) instead of going through a trial and potentially facing harsher consequences. If the defendant successfully completes the diversion program, the charges against them may be dropped or dismissed.

To Be Eligible for Pretrial Diversion, a Defendant Must First