The Washington Petition for Deferred Prosecution of Criminal Mistreatment Charge (effective August 2, 2016) is a legal petition that allows a defendant to have a criminal mistreatment charge dismissed without a conviction if certain conditions are met. This type of petition is available in Washington State and is designed to give defendants who have committed minor offenses a chance to avoid a criminal record. The conditions of a deferred prosecution agreement may include: successful completion of a probation period, community service, or treatment program; payment of restitution; and/or completion of a mentoring program. There are two types of Washington Petition for Deferred Prosecution of Criminal Mistreatment Charge (effective August 2, 2016): 1) the voluntary petition for deferred prosecution, and 2) the court-ordered petition for deferred prosecution. The voluntary petition for deferred prosecution is filed by the defendant with the court, and the court-ordered petition for deferred prosecution is initiated by the prosecutor. Both types of petitions require the defendant to agree to the terms of the agreement, and the court must approve the agreement before it can be enforced.