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Restorative justice
Addressing substance use
Addressing mental health needs
Addressing domestic violence
Reducing contact with formal court processing
Intervening early with young people
Addressing traffic or DUI related issues
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Mental Health Court

Addressing mental health needs
Intervening early with young people
Description
Defendants with mental illness are assigned a case manager and monitored in a supportive environment for mental health treatment compliance.
How long has the program been operating?
Less than 1 year
If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
Addressing mental health needs
Intervening early with young people

At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After the case is filed/charged, but before the defendant enters a plea

What population is your program intended to serve?
People with mental health disorders

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Referral from intake staff to diversion staff
Referral from law enforcement
Referral from school or other community partner
Other

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.
Coordinator screens for acceptance and makes recommendation.
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Receive behavioral health assessment
Attend behavioral health intervention
Attend programming that is not a behavioral health intervention
Follow individualized case management plan

How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
More than a year

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office

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