mental health diversion programs

Virginia Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs

In Virginia, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is Va. Code § 18.2-254.3 (Behavioral health dockets). 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 Virginia

  • Va. Code § 18.2-254.3 — Behavioral health dockets
  • Va. Code § 19.2-303.6 (deferred disposition)

Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.

Mental health diversion in major Virginia cities

FairfaxFairfax CountyArlingtonArlington CountyHenrico (Richmond area)Henrico CountyChesterfieldChesterfield CountyLeesburgLoudoun CountyManassas areaPrince William County

Virginia county mental health diversion guides (95)

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