New York Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In New York, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 170.55 (Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal). 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 York
- N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 170.55 — Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
- N.Y. CPL Article 216 (judicial diversion)
- N.Y. CPL 730 (competency)
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.
Mental health diversion in major New York cities
New York county mental health diversion guides (62)
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