Washington Petition For Deferred Prosecution is a legal tool available in Washington State that allows non-violent offenders to avoid a criminal conviction by entering into a formal agreement with prosecutors. The agreement requires the offender to complete certain conditions, such as community service, treatment programs, or payment of restitution. Upon successful completion of the agreement, the charge is dismissed and the defendant’s record is cleared of any criminal conviction. There are two types of Washington Petition For Deferred Prosecution: Standard Deferred Prosecution and Drug Offender Deferred Prosecution. Standard Deferred Prosecution is available for non-violent offenses that are not drug-related and are a first or second degree offense. It is offered to those who have no prior criminal convictions and who can demonstrate they have the ability and commitment to successfully complete the conditions of the agreement. Drug Offender Deferred Prosecution is available to those charged with a non-violent drug-related offense. It requires a longer period of supervision than Standard Deferred Prosecution and may also require the offender to participate in drug treatment programs.