mental health diversion programs

New Hampshire Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In New Hampshire, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is RSA 490-G (Drug offender and mental health court programs). 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 New Hampshire

  • RSA 490-G — Drug offender and mental health court programs
  • RSA 651:5 (annulment)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major New Hampshire cities

ManchesterHillsborough CountyNashuaHillsborough CountyConcordMerrimack CountyDoverStrafford CountyPortsmouthRockingham County

New Hampshire county mental health diversion guides (10)

Belknap CountyCarroll CountyCheshire CountyCoos CountyGrafton CountyHillsborough CountyMerrimack CountyRockingham CountyStrafford CountySullivan County