Section 1001.35 - Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to promote all of the following:
(a) Increased diversion of individuals with mental disorders to mitigate the individuals' entry and reentry into the criminal justice system while protecting public safety.(b) Allowing local discretion and flexibility for counties in the development and implementation of diversion for individuals with mental disorders across a continuum of care settings.(c) Providing diversion that meets the unique mental health treatment and support needs of individuals with mental disorders.Added by Stats 2018 ch 34 (AB 1810),s 24, eff. 6/27/2018.