Utah Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In Utah, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Utah Code § 77-2-5 (Diversion agreements). 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 Utah
- Utah Code § 77-2-5 — Diversion agreements
- Utah Code § 78A-5-201 (problem-solving courts)
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.
Mental health diversion in major Utah cities
Utah county mental health diversion guides (29)
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