Oregon Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In Oregon, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is ORS 135.886 (Conditional discharge / diversion). 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 Oregon
- ORS 135.886 — Conditional discharge / diversion
- Oregon specialty courts
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.
Mental health diversion in major Oregon cities
Oregon county mental health diversion guides (36)
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