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First Time Offender Diversion Program

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If you were referred to the FTO Program:

Contact Kayce Lawcewicz at:

Office: (715) 738-2998

Cell: (715) 944-8875 

Email: klawcewicz@chippewacountywi.gov

If there is no answer, or you email, please leave your name, phone number, date of contact with law enforcement and the incident number given to you by the officer/deputy. You may also text the information.

There is a $250.00 fee for the program.  Payment options are available and will be explained to you further. 

Pay your fee or restitution here.

Philosophy behind the First Time Offender Diversion Program:

  • Low-Risk individuals are generally self-correcting and usually do not re-offend.
  • Formal intervention is generally not necessary as a response to criminal behavior.
  • Mixing these individuals with high risk offenders causes more harm than good. 

The Chippewa County First Time Offender Diversion Program:

  • Referrals are received directly by Law Enforcement or the District Attorney's office.
  • Participants pay a fee to attend the program.
  • They attend a two-hour education session regarding ramifications of citations/criminal violations and thought process leading to violations.
  • Successful participants avoid citation or criminal charges and the offense remains off Wisconsin Circuit Court Access. 
  • If restitution is required this is paid first.

Who is eligible for the program?

  • Individuals age 17 and older receiving Chippewa County or City citations for matters which could otherwise be municipal.
  • Individuals subject to criminal charges who are low to medium risk based on the Proxy assessment instrument, and are a first time offender.
  • Participants are only eligible for the program one time.

Eligible Offenses:

  • Misdemeanor cases and possibly some low level felonies with certain exceptions.
  • Most common offenses can include but not limited to: Theft, Disorderly Conduct, Retail Theft, Obstructing, and Possession of THC or paraphernalia. Underage Drinking Citations are also eligible.

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