The City of Olathe Prosecutor's Office offers diversions for misdemeanor violations of the Olathe Municipal Code, student traffic infractions, insurance violations and other Municipal Code Violations.

Diversion Requests

To request a diversion, the defendant must appear on their scheduled court date and speak with a prosecutor in court. Typically, to be eligible for diversion, a defendant must be a first-time offender for the violation they are charged with and have a good criminal and/or driving record.

Diversion is offered to qualified offenders and is solely at the discretion of the Prosecutor’s Office. If eligible, the defendant will enter into a diversion contract with the Prosecutor’s Office. If the defendant complies with all conditions of the diversion contract, the City Prosecutor’s Office will dismiss the charge(s) at the end of the diversion term.

The Mental Health Diversion program may be available to those struggling with Serious Mental Illness. The City of Olathe Prosecutor's Office has partnered with Johnson County Mental Health Center to direct defendants into needed care and treatment to improve their quality of life. To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and to fill out an application, visit the Johnson County Mental Health Diversion Program webpage. Completed applications must be submitted to the Olathe Prosecutor's Office in person at 1200 S. Harrison St., by fax at 913-971-7766, or by email at prosecution@olatheks.org.

Diversion Eligibility

Contact the Prosecutor's Office at 913-971-6742 with any questions regarding diversion.