Mental health diversion for certain offenses in California.

California AB433 would expand the list of offenses that are ineligible for mental health diversion. Specifically, it would prohibit diversion for defendants charged with child abuse, human trafficking, and other serious offenses. The bill also outlines the conditions for mental health diversion, including the requirement that the defendant's mental disorder was a significant factor in the offense. If a defendant successfully completes the diversion program, the charges are dismissed and the arrest is deemed never to have occurred.

Mental health diversion for certain offenses in California.

California AB433 would expand the list of offenses that are ineligible for mental health diversion. Specifically, it would prohibit diversion for defendants charged with child abuse, human trafficking, and other serious offenses. The bill also outlines the conditions for mental health diversion, including the requirement that the defendant's mental disorder was a significant factor in the offense. If a defendant successfully completes the diversion program, the charges are dismissed and the arrest is deemed never to have occurred.