Albany County Wyoming

FAQ

Answer: The length of the program depends on the type of offense and varies in length from 6 months to 12 months.

Where do I need to do the community service?

Answer: Community Service can be done anywhere and with anyone not related to the participant. As long as the participant is not compensated for the work provided, it will count towards the completion of hours.

Why do I have to sign a Waiver to Remain Silent and Right to Counsel?

Answer: Once the juvenile admits guilt, then the right to remain silent is already waived. If the admittance is made without the presence of counsel, then the right to counsel is also waived. These waivers are ONLY for this offense and pertain ONLY to the Diversion Program – it is not intended to be used for any other purposes and those rights remain in effect in all other circumstances.

What happens when I complete the program?

Answer: The Program Coordinator, once the participant has completed the contract requirements, will write a letter of completion recommendation to the County Attorney. Once the County Attorney receives this letter, and no objections to the recommendation are made, then an official graduation letter will be mailed to the participant. Once the participant receives this letter, then the program is officially complete.

What happens if I offend during the program?

Answer: Depending on what type of offense and the surrounding circumstances, several consequences can result from re-offending while in the Diversion Program. The most severe consequence, reserved for the most extreme circumstances, is revocation from the program. This means that the participant is removed from the program, the original charges are refilled and the participant is prosecuted on both the original charges and new charges that resulted in the revocation. Examples of less extreme consequences are increased supervision, additional community service and extension of program length.

Who do I pay the program cost to?

Answer: The program cost is paid to the Albany County Treasurer’s Office. The Program Coordinator will not take this payment.

What happens to the charges if I participate in the program?

Answer: The charges are dismissed once the decision to accept the program is made. However, these charges can be refilled if the participant fails to complete the program.