West Virginia Mental Health Diversion: Statutes, Eligibility & Court Programs
In West Virginia, the primary authority for keeping people with mental illness out of jail is W. Va. Code § 61-11-22 (Pretrial 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 West Virginia
- W. Va. Code § 61-11-22 — Pretrial diversion
- W. Va. Code § 62-15-1 (treatment courts)
Citations pending attorney review. Always confirm current code sections.
Mental health diversion in major West Virginia cities
West Virginia county mental health diversion guides (55)
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