The Washington Petition for Deferred Prosecution is a legal process that allows individuals accused of certain criminal offenses to avoid a criminal conviction and have their charges dismissed. This process is available in the state of Washington and is an alternative to traditional criminal prosecution. It is typically available to those accused of nonviolent misdemeanors or felonies, and who have not previously been convicted of a crime. There are two types of Washington Petition for Deferred Prosecution. The first type is the "Standard" petition which allows the accused to enter into an agreement with the prosecutor and the court to complete certain conditions in order to have the charges dismissed. These conditions can include payment of restitution, completion of community service, counseling, or drug/alcohol treatment, as well as other conditions. The second type is the "Therapeutic" petition which is similar to the Standard petition but includes additional conditions such as mental health treatment or enrollment in an educational program. The Washington Petition for Deferred Prosecution is a valuable legal tool for those accused of certain criminal offenses and provides the opportunity to avoid a permanent criminal record.