Establishes an assisted outpatient treatment diversion program for certain patients with mental illness in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's mental health code to create an assisted outpatient treatment diversion program for certain patients with mental illness. It allows for the diversion of defendants charged with misdemeanors or offenses against health professionals into outpatient treatment instead of criminal prosecution. The bill outlines procedures for petitions, hearings, and the role of community treatment programs in managing these cases. It also specifies conditions for the dismissal of charges and the handling of noncompliance with treatment plans.

Establishes an assisted outpatient treatment diversion program for certain patients with mental illness in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's mental health code to create an assisted outpatient treatment diversion program for certain patients with mental illness. It allows for the diversion of defendants charged with misdemeanors or offenses against health professionals into outpatient treatment instead of criminal prosecution. The bill outlines procedures for petitions, hearings, and the role of community treatment programs in managing these cases. It also specifies conditions for the dismissal of charges and the handling of noncompliance with treatment plans.