Records of qualifying Class D and C felony cases are marked "dismissed-diverted" by the court immediately upon successful completion of pretrial diversion. KRS § 533.258.
Ineligible Category or Citation
None. But see eligibility requirements for the pretrial diversion program at KRS §§ 533.250, 251.
Procedure General
If the defendant successfully completes the provisions of the pretrial diversion agreement, the charges against the defendant shall be listed as “dismissed-diverted.” For the specific procedure, see KRS section 533.250 et seq.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The "dismissed-diverted" disposition does not constitute a criminal conviction, and the person need not list it on any application for employment, licensure, or otherwise unless required to do so by federal law. Pretrial diversion records shall not be introduced as evidence in any court in a civil, criminal, or other matter without the consent of the defendant. KRS § 533.258.
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.
