2C:43-36 Prosecutor, refer person, consideration, Mental Health Diversion Program, timing.
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5. a. At any time after the filing of a criminal complaint, including the pre-indictment and post-indictment period, but prior to the disposition of the complaint, a prosecutor may refer a person for consideration for diversion to the Mental Health Diversion Program.
b. At any time after the filing of a criminal complaint, including the pre-indictment and post-indictment period, but prior to the disposition of such complaint, an eligible person, or their defense counsel, may make an application to the prosecutor for diversion to the Mental Health Diversion Program.
L.2023, c.188, s.5.