Montana Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In Montana, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is MCA § 46-16-130 (Deferred prosecution). 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 Montana
- MCA § 46-16-130 — Deferred prosecution
- Montana treatment courts
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.
Mental health diversion in major Montana cities
Montana county mental health diversion guides (56)
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