mental health diversion programs

Vermont Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Vermont, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is 3 V.S.A. § 164 (Adult court 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 Vermont

  • 3 V.S.A. § 164 — Adult court diversion
  • Vermont treatment dockets

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Vermont cities

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Vermont county mental health diversion guides (14)

Addison CountyBennington CountyCaledonia CountyChittenden CountyEssex CountyFranklin CountyGrand Isle CountyLamoille CountyOrange CountyOrleans CountyRutland CountyWashington CountyWindham CountyWindsor County