mental health diversion programs

Massachusetts Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Massachusetts, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is M.G.L. c. 276A (Pretrial diversion). 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 Massachusetts

  • M.G.L. c. 276A — Pretrial diversion
  • M.G.L. c. 111E, § 10 (drug diversion)
  • Massachusetts mental health session courts

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Massachusetts cities

BostonSuffolk CountyWorcesterWorcester CountySpringfieldHampden CountyCambridgeMiddlesex CountyLowellMiddlesex County

Massachusetts county mental health diversion guides (14)

Barnstable CountyBerkshire CountyBristol CountyDukes CountyEssex CountyFranklin CountyHampden CountyHampshire CountyMiddlesex CountyNantucket CountyNorfolk CountyPlymouth CountySuffolk CountyWorcester County