Diversion / PARS Application
Assistance with diversion program or Police and Alternative Resolution (PARS) applications.
What is included
- Reviewing the disclosure and whether diversion or another resolution may be available
- Applying for diversion or negotiating a peace bond with the Crown
- Preparing a Charter or delay application where the facts support one
- Attending court to complete the resolution, where your service includes it
What is not included
- Indictable charges, or any charge outside the Law Society's permitted list, which are referred to a criminal defence lawyer
- Bail reviews and appeals heard in the Superior Court of Justice, which are referred to a lawyer
- Transcripts, professional reports and other disbursements
- Immigration or employment effects of a charge, which may need separate advice
- Related family, civil or other proceedings
Who this service is for
- Someone charged with a less serious offence who has little or no record
- A person asked to enter a peace bond
- An accused person whose case has had long delays
Information to have ready
- 1Your undertaking, release order, appearance notice or summons
- 2Any disclosure you have already received
- 3Your release conditions and next court date
- 4Information about any prior record
- 5Names of anyone who may be a witness
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $750 plus 13% HST ($847.50 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.
What happens when I check out?
You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.
Is a peace bond a criminal record?
No. A peace bond is a court order to keep the peace and follow conditions; it is not a conviction. Breaking its conditions can lead to a new charge.
What is diversion?
Diversion lets some people complete a program, such as counselling, community work or a donation, after which the Crown usually withdraws the charge. Whether it is offered is up to the Crown.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- Limited to charges a licensed paralegal is permitted to handle; if the Crown proceeds by indictment, a lawyer is needed
- You must attend court when required and follow your release conditions
- A licensed paralegal may act only on the less serious summary conviction offences the Law Society of Ontario permits, in the Ontario Court of Justice; if the Crown proceeds by indictment, or a step is heard in the Superior Court of Justice, such as a bail review, the firm refers you to a criminal defence lawyer.
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