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Mental Health Diversion

Description
How long has the program been operating?
2-4 years
At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After referral to the prosecutor, but before the case is filed/charged
After the case is filed/charged, but before the defendant enters a plea
Other

"At jail booking, prior to referral to DA's Office"

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Referral from intake staff to diversion staff
Line prosecutor who receives case decides about diversion

Are there any factors specific to your jurisdiction that influence how you structure this diversion program?
Statutes that prohibit the use of diversion for people charged with particular offenses

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.
"CHARGE ELIGIBILITY Direct MHDP screening at Jail Booking without DA approval: Non-VRA petty offense and misdemeanorsincluding DM1s that are not listed/excluded below Obstructing and resisting are discretionary and require LE input Charges requiring DA approval (from jail with DDA approval or referred from DA’s Office to MHDP): HarassmentFalse ImprisonmentReckless Endangerment (dependent on facts)Weapons OffensesVPO (may only be for substance usenon-contactexcludes any violations of DV MROG)VRA (see exclusions) Felony offenses including TheftCriminal MischiefPawn Broker ViolationTrespass to AutoCriminal ImpersonationIdentity TheftForgery (dependent on facts and circumstances including pattern and amount of restitutionother charges subject to DA discretion) EXCLUSIONARY CRITERA Individuals with high criminogenic risk or whose behavioral health needs cannot be adequately addressed by MHDP Offenses including DVsexual offensesanimal crueltychild abuseF1F2VPOVOBBtrafficDUIpublic indecencyor firearms Individuals on other supervision such as by probation or parole Individuals who have other non-eligible cases pending RESTITUTION some limited funding is available to offset restitution paymentscases with high restitution may not be eligible PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY is not a bar to the programbut may be considered"
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Receive behavioral health assessment
Other

"Stay in contact with BH Navigator, willingness to work on goals as set together"

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Programmatic costs are covered by health care system or other stakeholder(s)

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  • 1777 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
  • 250,000 to 499,999