Adult Diversion Program

The Macon County State’s Attorney’s Adult Diversion Program has been a vital component of the office since 1992. It offers an alternative to prosecution for appropriate first-time offenders. Rather than face formal prosecution in court, offenders are diverted from the court system. Participants are required to pay a fee to the county, complete community service hours, pay restitution to the victim, write a letter of apology to the victim, and to comply with any other conditions imposed. Upon successful completion of the program no criminal conviction is entered.