mental health diversion programs

Ohio Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Ohio, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Ohio Rev. Code § 2951.041 (Intervention in lieu of conviction). 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 Ohio

  • Ohio Rev. Code § 2951.041 — Intervention in lieu of conviction
  • Ohio Rev. Code § 2935.36 (pretrial diversion)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Ohio cities

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Ohio county mental health diversion guides (88)

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