Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Mental Health Diversion Lawyer

WHEN CAN YOU REQUEST MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION?

WHEN CAN YOU REQUEST MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION? Penal Code §1001.36 allows the judge to grant diversion to a defendant, however, it is silent as to when the defendant must request they be placed in a diversion program. Generally, a diversion program is considered a pre-trial issue that can prevent the case from even going to trial. However, as recently as March 2, 2021, the Third District Court of Appeals determined…

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