Delaware Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In Delaware, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Del. Code tit. 11, § 4218 (Probation before judgment). 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 Delaware
- Del. Code tit. 11, § 4218 — Probation before judgment
- Delaware Mental Health Court (Court of Common Pleas / Superior Court)
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.