Municipal Courts: An Effective Tool for Diverting People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders from the Criminal Justice System

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This report examines the opportunities and challenges associated with municipal court diversion for people living with mental illness and substance use disorder conditions. It outlines elements for effective diversion, recovery-based engagement strategies, and proportional response.

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Audience(s):
Law Enforcement, Policymakers, Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers, Public Officials
Population Group(s):
People in the Criminal Justice System, People in the Juvenile Justice System, People with Alcohol Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group, People with Co-Occurring Disorders, People with Mental Health Problems as Population Group, People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group
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Diversion, Treatment

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SMA15-4929

Publication Date:

11/2015

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Report

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