mental health diversion programs

Oklahoma Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Oklahoma, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is 22 O.S. § 472 (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 Oklahoma

  • 22 O.S. § 472 — Mental health court programs
  • 22 O.S. § 305.1 (deferred prosecution)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Oklahoma cities

Oklahoma county mental health diversion guides (77)