Court Misdemeanor DiversionProtocol

San Luis Obispo Superior Court · Civil, Family, Probate, Small Claims

Last updated July 3, 2026

This form is used to allow people accused of minor crimes to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a program of requirements like counseling, community service, or classes instead of going through a trial. People who have been charged with a misdemeanor (a low-level crime) and who meet certain eligibility requirements would use this form to apply for this alternative program.