mental health diversion programs

Iowa Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Iowa, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Iowa Code § 907.3 (Deferred 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 Iowa

  • Iowa Code § 907.3 — Deferred judgment
  • Iowa mental health courts (judicial district programs)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Iowa cities

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Iowa county mental health diversion guides (99)

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