Doña Ana County Magistrate Court in New Mexico initiates competency diversion pilot project for mentally ill adults with minor offenses, linking them to treatment and support services.
Doña Ana County Magistrate Court in New Mexico launched the competency diversion pilot project to assist arrested adults with mental illness history, charged with minor offenses, by connecting them to behavioral health treatment and community services for food, housing, etc. The initiative aims to reduce rearrests, decrease strain on emergency rooms, courts, and law enforcement, and support public safety.
June 04, 2024
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