mental health diversion programs

Alabama Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Alabama, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Ala. Code § 12-17-226 (District attorney pretrial diversion programs). Mental health diversion, mental health court programs, and other diversionary court programs can pause prosecution while a person completes treatment — and may lead to dismissal of criminal charges.

Statute for mental health diversion in Alabama

  • Ala. Code § 12-17-226 — District attorney pretrial diversion programs
  • Ala. Code § 12-23-1 et seq. (drug and treatment courts)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Alabama cities

BirminghamJefferson CountyMontgomeryMontgomery CountyHuntsvilleMadison CountyMobileMobile CountyTuscaloosaTuscaloosa County

Alabama county mental health diversion guides (67)

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