LEAD New Orleans Pre-Arrest Diversion
- Eligibility: Adults only | Non-violent misdemeanors | Victim and Client consent
- Officer perceives individual is offending due to unmet social service needs, such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness and/or substance use.
Eligible offenses include:
- Failure to Appear
- Aggressive Panhandling
- Aggressive Solicitation
- Disturbing the Peace
- Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Lewd Conduct
- Criminal Trespass
- Theft
- Prostitution
- Resisting / Obstructing an Officer
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Valid License Plate
- Interfering with Lawful Investigation
- Careless Driving
- Possession of Stolen Things
- Illegal Carrying of Weapon
- Tampering
- Traffic Lanes
- Meaning of Signals
- Registration Required
- No Proof of Auto Liability Insurance
- Drivers License
- Prostitution
- Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicle
- Possess Weapon by Person
- Cruelty to Animals
- Mayoralty Permits Required
- Begging