mental health diversion programs

Indiana Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Indiana, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Ind. Code § 33-23-16 (Problem-solving courts). 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 Indiana

  • Ind. Code § 33-23-16 — Problem-solving courts
  • Ind. Code § 33-39-1-8 (pretrial diversion)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Indiana cities

IndianapolisMarion CountyFort WayneAllen CountyEvansvilleVanderburgh CountySouth BendSt. Joseph CountyBloomingtonMonroe County

Indiana county mental health diversion guides (92)

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