Traffic Diversion Program Registration –Community Service Option

Thank you for participating in the Madison County, NY Traffic Diversion Program - Community Service Option. This program is intended for those who cannot afford the traditional Traffic Diversion Program to resolve their traffic violation quickly and easily, with no points on their license and with little or no impact on their automobile insurance policy premiums.

This form is divided into three sections:

1. Determine whether or not you are eligible to participate in the program.
   
   
2. Provide us with your personal information.
   
   
3. Explain the community service option.

You will need your driver's license, traffic ticket(s), and a picture or scan of your ticket(s) saved in JPG, PDF, PNG, or GIF format.

If you have the proper information available, this process should take no more than fifteen (15) minutes to complete.

If you have questions, please email us at help@DiversionConnect.com or call us at 866.250.6050.

Section 1: Eligibility

Most traffic violations will qualify for diversion, but the Madison County District Attorney's office will be reviewing your application to determine eligibility and reserves the right to deny your participation in the program.

Individuals applying for the Community Service option must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines in order to have the program fee waived and perform 10 hours of community service instead. You can review the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines here.

You can use this site to submit your registration form, find an accredited defensive driving course, upload documents, agree to a number of required community service hours, and get answers to your questions.

Your request for application into the community service portion of the program will be reviewed by the Madison County District Attorney's office, along with the application into the Diversion Program itself.

Some more serious Vehicle and Traffic violations may not be eligible for participation in the Traffic Diversion Program. You are not eligible for the Traffic Diversion program if you meet any of the following criteria. (This is not an exhaustive list of reasons for exclusion.)

• You must not have been involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in physical injury or death.
• The motorist must not have availed themselves of this or a similar program within 18 months of the date of the issuance of the Uniform Traffic Ticket.
• The motorist must not have three (3) or more moving violations within the past 18 months from application.
• The motorist must not have a suspended or revoked license for either a speeding, misdemeanor, or a persistent violator in the preceding 36 months.
• The motorist must not have a suspended license for "failure to answer a summons."
• The motorist must not have more than three (3) Uniform Traffic Tickets from any single traffic stop.
• The motorist must not have been disrespectful to the officer during the traffic stop.

Important: If there is a property damage motor vehicle accident, the motorist must obtain an insurance indemnification letter from your insurance carrier indicating that the insurance carrier is on notice of the accident and that any claims will be honored. The District Attorney's Office will be reviewing your application to determine eligibility, based upon your driving record and any other aggravating circumstances. The District Attorney's Office will make the final determination as to your eligibility.

By selecting "Yes" below ...

• You understand that completion and submission of this form does not guarantee your acceptance into either the Community Service Option, or the Traffic Diversion Program itself.
  
• You understand that regardless of your completion of this form, you are required to appear in court on the date shown on your ticket(s) unless you are specifically told not to appear.

If you wish to proceed with the application, please check the "Yes" option below and hit the "Next" button.

If you do not wish to continue, simply click here. You will be returned to the Madison County Diversion Program Website Home Page.

Section 2: Your Contact Information

Please complete all of the following fields.

Your email address is important as it will be used to confirm your application in this program. Failure to provide the correct email address may result in delays in the processing of your application and disqualification from the Diversion Program.

Section 3: Violation Information

Please complete all of the following fields.

It is critical that you enter your ticket number(s) correctly into the appropriate field(s) below and upload pictures or scans of your violation(s). Failure to provide all required information will result in delays in the processing of your application and possible disqualification from the Diversion Program.

Be sure to include the ticket numbers from all outstanding citations. Tickets not listed will not be eligible for inclusion in the Diversion Program and you will be required to appear in court.

By signing this form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following Violator's Rights:

• You have the right to have your violation addressed through the court system.
• You have the right to have your violation reviewed by a judge.
• You also have the right to have an attorney represent you and the court may determine that you are eligible for a free attorney if you cannot afford one.
• If you choose to go to court, you or your attorney have the right to discovery of records involved as well.

If you register for the Diversion Program and are approved, you will not need to attend court and your penalties will be far less than if found guilty. This is possible because this program is not about punishment, but rather public safety and respect.

This program is designed to make our community safer for everyone. In order for the program to work, however, you must, if accepted, waive all claims to a speedy trial and discovery. When accepted into the program, you will receive a notification and the District Attorney’s Office will advise the court to adjourn your case while you complete the program.

In the event you fail to complete the program within ninety (90) days of the date of acceptance into the program, you will be required to contact the court and to appear in court on a date provided to you by the court or your driving privileges may be suspended without further notice, as well as other additional sanctions.

Upon successful completion of the program (within the allotted time), you and the court will receive notification that the Madison County District Attorney’s Office is withdrawing the violations pending against you.

• I hereby understand that by registering as a participant in the Madison County Traffic Diversion Program, I am waiving my right to a speedy trial, pursuant to Article 30 of the Criminal Procedure Law and that I will not receive any further discovery to which I am entitled pursuant to Article 245 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
• I am hereby requesting an adjournment of the case for at least ninety (90) days so that I have adequate time to complete the Traffic Diversion Program offered to me. I agree that failure to respond to the information sought or the giving of false or incorrect information on this registration form is grounds to deny me Diversion or remove me from the program.
• I acknowledge that I understand that it is a crime punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor under the laws of New York for a person in and by a written instrument to knowingly make a false statement or to make a statement, which such person does not believe is true and pledge that I have not done so on the Registration Form.
• Warning: If you have not received a notice by email or any other form of communication from the District Attorney’s office that your Traffic Diversion registration was approved, you must appear at the date and time indicated. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your license and other possible sanctions. You will lose the registration fee you have paid.

If you have any questions, please contact our helpdesk at 866.250.6050.

AFFIRMED UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

The total amount of community service hours you owe has been calculated for you and will be displayed on the next page.

By signing your name below (with a mouse on a computer, or with your finger on a touchscreen or mobile device), you acknowledge that you have read and understand your rights as listed above.