CAP is for first-time adult offenders who have committed low-level property offenses. Value of stolen or damaged property must be less than $5,000.
Qualifying offenses may include theft, issuance of a dishonored check, criminal damage to property, trespassing, forgery, financial transaction card fraud, motor vehicle tampering, possession of stolen property and more.
How it works
To be considered for the program, the offender must:
- Provide the factual basis of the crime committed.
- Pay restitution to victims if they incurred a monetary loss.
- Participate in a four-hour course about property crimes, complete 40 hours of community work service and pay program fees.
- Complete all program requirements and remain law abiding. Failure to do so, criminal charges will be reinstated by the Dakota County Attorney's Office. The factual basis may be admissible as evidence in the criminal case.
Program benefits
An opportunity for first-time property offenders to change behaviors and prevent future criminal activity.
If the program is completed successfully, the case is dismissed and no further action will be taken.
Other adult diversion programs are available in Dakota County such as Early Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Driver Diversion Program and drug diversion.
For more information, contact the Dakota County Attorney's Office attorney@co.dakota.mn.us or 651-438-4438.