Mental Health Diversion Program
Addressing mental health needs
- Description
- Court can grant diversion to people charged with committing crime relating to mental health issue.
- How long has the program been operating?
- 1-2 years
- If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
- Addressing mental health needs
- At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
- After the case is filed and after the defendant enters a plea
- How are participants identified for the diversion program?
- Other
- Are there any factors specific to your jurisdiction that influence how you structure this diversion program?
- Diversion program authorized/mandated by state law
- Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
- Yes
- If applicable, please describe the diversion program's criteria/eligibility.
- Must meet criteria laid out in statute.
- What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
- Receive behavioral health assessmentAttend behavioral health interventionFollow individualized case management planPay restitutionPay fines or feesOther
- How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
- Less than 30 days
Each case has case-specific requirements based on individual needs.
