New Jersey A3650 establishes a behavioral health court pilot program to divert eligible offenders into treatment.

New Jersey A3650 creates a behavioral health court pilot program in at least two counties and five municipalities. The program aims to divert eligible offenders with behavioral health issues into treatment instead of incarceration. Eligible individuals must undergo a diagnostic assessment, have no history of firearm possession, no serious violent offense convictions, no multiple prior convictions, pose no community danger, and need behavioral health care services. The pilot program will be monitored by the Administrative Office of the Courts, with reports on its impact and effectiveness.

New Jersey A3650 establishes a behavioral health court pilot program to divert eligible offenders into treatment.

New Jersey A3650 creates a behavioral health court pilot program in at least two counties and five municipalities. The program aims to divert eligible offenders with behavioral health issues into treatment instead of incarceration. Eligible individuals must undergo a diagnostic assessment, have no history of firearm possession, no serious violent offense convictions, no multiple prior convictions, pose no community danger, and need behavioral health care services. The pilot program will be monitored by the Administrative Office of the Courts, with reports on its impact and effectiveness.