Yes. Diversion programs are for defendants who admit their guilty and have minimal prior criminal records. In many jurisdictions, a person is first screened to determine eligibility for the Diversion program. He/she is interviewed and must admit to his/her criminal conduct. In Montgomery County, a felony defendant is required to provide a detailed written statement describing his/her criminal conduct. Once accepted into Diversion through the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, the criminal proceedings are held in abeyance, while the person works to complete Diversion.