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Hold-Open & Alternative Agreements

If the District Attorney’s office or a court has approved a hold-open or alternative agreement that requires services from Hope Council, this page explains how it works. One mistake does not have to define the future — these agreements exist to address underlying issues and help you move forward without long-term conviction consequences.

Call to Confirm Requirements: 262-658-8166

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At a glance

Eligibility comes from the court or DA

Hope Council does not determine who qualifies. Your agreement with the District Attorney’s office or the court sets your eligibility and your requirements.

Your paperwork is the roadmap

Your agreement names exactly what you must complete. Bring it — staff will walk through it with you and confirm what applies.

Requirements vary

No two agreements are identical. Yours may include one service or several, with its own deadlines.

Costs depend on the services

Fees follow the services your agreement requires; published service fees are listed on each service’s page, and staff confirm what applies to you at intake.

Diversion pathways

General Diversion Program

An alternative path forward handled one-on-one with the District Attorney’s office — designed to address underlying issues and avoid long-term conviction consequences.

DAAP — Diversion for Alcohol and Drug Offenses

Complete the program, learn from it, and move forward without a lasting record holding you back.

For underage alcohol or drug citations, see UDAAP.

How to Prepare

What to bring to your first contact

Your court or DA paperwork.
A valid government-issued photo ID.
Payment, if your required services have fees.
Current contact information.

What an agreement can require

AODA Assessment

A comprehensive assessment with a licensed practitioner.

Education

Substance use education programming.

Alcohol & Drug Testing

Appointment-based testing with published fees.

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Decision-making and reasoning skills programming.

Counseling

Individual or group counseling.

Peer Support

No-cost support from a Certified Peer Specialist.

How it works

1

Staff review your agreement

Bring or describe your paperwork; staff confirm exactly which services your agreement requires.

2

Requirements confirmed

You leave knowing what to complete, by when, and what it costs — no surprises.

3

Services scheduled

Assessments, classes, testing, or counseling are scheduled around your deadlines.

4

Completion reported

Staff explain how completion is documented and reported under your agreement, so you know your requirements are closed out.

Common Questions

Does Hope Council report my completion?dooley2026-07-08T15:29:02-05:00

Does Hope Council report my completion?

Completion is documented and reported according to what your agreement requires. Staff explain the reporting that applies to you at intake — you will know exactly what is sent, and to whom, before services begin.

I’m not sure what my agreement requires. What do I do?dooley2026-07-08T15:29:20-05:00

I’m not sure what my agreement requires. What do I do?

Bring your paperwork to Hope Council, or call 262-658-8166 — staff review agreements every day and will confirm your requirements. For questions about the agreement itself, contact the DA’s office or your attorney; Hope Council cannot give legal advice.

What does it cost?dooley2026-07-08T15:29:34-05:00

What does it cost?

It depends on which services your agreement requires. Published fees are listed on each service’s page (assessments, testing, UDAAP), and staff confirm the total that applies to you at intake.

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