Connecticut Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In Connecticut, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56l (Supervised diversionary program for persons with psychiatric disabilities). 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 Connecticut
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56l — Supervised diversionary program for persons with psychiatric disabilities
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56e (accelerated rehabilitation)
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.