Solution
Deferred Prosecution+
A structured, auditable pathway from diversion decision to successful completion.
Deferred Prosecution+ helps forces and partners manage diversion before prosecution or caution. The platform gives officers, supervisors and providers one connected workflow for suitability checks, needs assessment, intervention planning, progress monitoring and final outcome recording — ensuring every decision is consistent, evidence-based and auditable.
Why it matters
Why deferred prosecution needs a digital workflow
Deferred prosecution depends on clear suitability decisions, but many teams still rely on manual forms, spreadsheets and local workarounds.
Partners need real-time visibility of referrals, attendance and completion — not updates chased by email.
Victim considerations, risk, needs and decision rationale must be recorded consistently to protect confidence and support scrutiny.
Forces need to distinguish deferred prosecution practice from simple crime outcome recording and evidence the quality of diversionary activity.
The journey
The deferred prosecution case journey
| Step | What happens | Platform functionality | Value & outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Suitability screening | Case identified as potentially suitable for deferred prosecution. Officer records offence type, evidence position, admission status, victim considerations and local policy requirements. | Guided eligibility screening with configurable force rules, mandatory fields, evidence prompts and supervisor approval steps. | Consistent suitability decisions. Fewer inappropriate cases enter the pathway and fewer suitable cases are unnecessarily escalated. |
| 2. Risk and needs assessment | Risk and needs are assessed to understand the drivers of behaviour and the support required. | Built-in needs assessment, risk prompts, victim impact recording, vulnerability flags and recommended intervention logic. | Diversion is linked to need, not just process. Conditions become more targeted, proportionate and defensible. |
| 3. Offer and acceptance | The deferred prosecution offer is made and the person understands what they must do, by when, and what happens if they do not engage. | Digital action plan, terms and conditions, e-signature declarations, mobile app visibility and automated reminders. | Clear expectations for the individual. Less confusion, better engagement and a stronger audit trail. |
| 4. Condition allocation | Conditions and interventions are allocated, such as restorative activity, education, treatment, unpaid activity, mentoring or local support. | One-click referrals to approved providers, condition templates, appointment scheduling and partner access through role-based permissions. | Providers are connected from the start. No re-keying, fewer missed referrals and faster support. |
| 5. Progress monitoring | Progress is monitored across attendance, engagement, feedback and completion. | Live condition tracking, provider feedback, secure messaging, check-ins, calendars, escalation alerts and dashboards. | Officers and supervisors can intervene early if engagement drops, reducing failure and improving completion. |
| 6. Outcome and closure | The case is completed, extended, escalated or closed with a clear outcome. | Outcome recording, closure rationale, audit-ready case file, management reporting and Power BI dashboards. | A defensible end-to-end record from first decision to final outcome. Better scrutiny, performance learning and public confidence. |
Core functionality
Built for the work, configurable to your model.
Eligibility screening
Guided suitability checks for offence type, evidence, admission, victim views and local policy rules.
Needs assessment
Structured assessment to identify risks, strengths, vulnerabilities and intervention needs.
Condition allocation
Templates for reparative, rehabilitative and restrictive conditions with deadlines and ownership.
Partner referrals
One-click referral and real-time updates from commissioned or community providers.
Mobile engagement
Calendar, reminders, messages, to-dos and documents for the person completing the plan.
Supervisor oversight
Live dashboards showing caseloads, throughput, non-engagement, completion and escalation.
Condition and action-plan management
Conditions become live actions with owners, dates, reminders, completion evidence and escalation routes.
Audit-ready case file
Every decision, update and outcome is recorded in a defensible end-to-end case record.
Smart notifications
The right alert reaches the right person at the right time, with full audit trail and escalation logic.
Calendars and reminders
Appointments, check-ins and review dates flow into shared calendars for staff, partners and the individual.
Digital declarations
E-signature, terms and conditions and Know My Rights content create clear, evidenced acceptance.
Outcomes
Measurable impact for your teams and partners.
- Better governance of deferred prosecution schemes across teams and districts.
- Reduced admin, re-keying and manual chasing between police and providers.
- Improved engagement through clear action plans, reminders and mobile access.
- Stronger evidence for scrutiny, outcome reporting and continuous improvement.