mental health diversion programs

Louisiana Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Louisiana, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is La. C.Cr.P. art. 893 (Deferred imposition of sentence). 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 Louisiana

  • La. C.Cr.P. art. 893 — Deferred imposition of sentence
  • La. R.S. 13:5351 et seq. (specialty courts)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Louisiana cities

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Louisiana parish mental health diversion guides (64)

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