If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs or an alcohol-related charge, you may be eligible for consideration for the City of Wichita DUI Diversion Program only if:
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You have never been convicted of such a violation in this or any other state, or have not previously participated in Diversion of an alcohol related offense.
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Your actions did not result in an automobile accident causing personal injury to yourself or others.
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Defendants with a commercial driver's license may not be eligible for the DUI Diversion Program.
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You must apply for diversion within 60 days from your initial arrest for DUI, and pay the $25.00 application fee.
If your application for Diversion is accepted, the City will postpone Criminal proceedings on the charge(s) against you for one year. If you successfully complete the Diversion, the DUI charge and/or alcohol-related charge(s) against you will be dismissed. However, an indication of participation in a Diversion agreement remains on your driving record for 5 years pursuant to State law.
Application forms and detailed information sheets are available in the Municipal Court Clerk's Office, 2nd floor, City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas.
Or, you may fill out and print the information sheet and application form listed below and bring the completed application form to the Probation Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 455. N. Main.
Note: Effective December 1, 2002, the initial payment will be changed to $250.