Infraction Deferrals

Infraction Deferral Program Eligibility

Think you might be eligible?

If you did not receive an invitation to participate in the Infraction Deferral Program and you
think you might be eligible, call or email the Program Coordinator for more information:

Phone: (574) 935-8624           Email: pretrialdiversion@co.marshall.in.us

Driver MUST meet all the requirements listed below (unless otherwise agreed by a Prosecutor):

  • No convictions for moving violations in the past three years.
  • No convictions for 8-point offenses such as Driving While Suspended Prior, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, or speed contest, unless agreed to by the Prosecuting Attorney.
  • The current charge is for a moving violation other than any offense involving an accident, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, or any other 8-point offenses (as designated by The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
  • Hold a valid operator's license; Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE!

The following moving violations are NOT eligible for the Infraction Deferral Program:

  • Any offense involving an accident
  • Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle

Or any other 8-point offense (as designated by the Indiana BMV)

Eligibility is at the complete discretion of the Marshall County Prosecutor and his representatives - any driver may be made ineligible for any reason by the Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney