All about DUII Diversion Program in Oregon

by Ashton Jordan Eugene DUI Defense Attorneys — Arnold Law Office

You can free yourself and dismiss all of your DUI charge, if you successfully complete Oregon DUII diversion program. Therefore, diversion is a wonderful option for many people facing a first time DUII charge.

The only alternative to take your DUII to trial or plead guilty/no contest to the charge is Diversion program. If you enter and successfully complete the DUI diversion program, you can avoid most of the mandatory penalties required for a DUI conviction. Diversion is typically the choice of someone faced with a first time DUI.

How to Know If You Are Eligible For The Oregon DUII Diversion Program?

You are eligible if you meet all of the criteria listed below:

You don’t bear any charge of a DUII or similar charge in any other jurisdiction, except the present offense, pending on the date you file the petition for a DUII diversion agreement
You are not part of any other DUII diversion program other than a program you are presently enrolled for your present offense, in this state or in any other jurisdiction on the date you file the petition for a DUII diversion agreement
You are not charged of any strong felony like manslaughter, murder, criminally negligent homicide etc. that is the outcome from the operation of a motor vehicle pending in any other jurisdiction or in this state on the date you file for DUII diversion agreement
You did not possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) during the time of the offense
You were not in operation of a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the offense
The present DUII offense is not involved in physical injury or accidental death of any person other than yourself
You are not convicted of a felony DUI / DWI/DUII in Oregon or anyplace else.

What Is Required To Enroll Into The Oregon DUII Diversion Program?

If you want a successful completion of the DUI program, you must:

Undergo a Drug Evaluation Test
Pay assessments, fees and other expenses to the court, to the evaluator, and to the treatment provider
Complete the necessary DUI courses
Attend a one-time victims panel class
Not consume any non-prescribed drugs/alcohol for a year;
Install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you drive during the one year diversion period

What Would The Diversion Program Cost?

Generally there are no fines associated with diversion. However, the treatment fee depends on which service provider you select and the length of your treatment. Note that the providers' fees vary widely so check with your health insurance for all possible coverage and call for details.

Does the Diversion Program Vary From County To County?

It does not. The rules and requirements are same for all Counties.

If you are charged of a DUI and if your case is serious you can opt to hire DUI attorneys in Eugene who can surely help you to defend your charges in DMV hearings in Oregon.