mental health diversion programs

Arizona Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Arizona, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is A.R.S. § 11-361 et seq. (County attorney 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 Arizona

  • A.R.S. § 11-361 et seq. — County attorney diversion programs
  • A.R.S. § 13-4501 et seq. (competency)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Arizona cities

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Arizona county mental health diversion guides (15)

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