Eligibility
Domestic Violence Charges and Mental Health Diversion: What's Possible
Domestic violence cases are treated differently in many states. Here's how that affects diversion.
Special rules
Some states exclude domestic violence from general diversion or require specific batterer intervention programs. Others permit mental health diversion case by case.
Victim input and safety
Courts weigh victim safety heavily. Protective orders and safety plans often accompany any diversion.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still get treatment-based resolution?
Often yes, through negotiated terms even where formal diversion is limited.
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