Diversion for Defendants with Cognitive or Developmental Disabilities As of 2018, California has allowed people charged with certain crimes that occurred because they suffer from specific mental health disorders participate in a “diversion” program, whereby, if they participate in therapy and medical treatment to address the mental health issue, their case can be dismissed and … Continue reading Diversion for Individuals with Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities under Penal Code sections 1001.20 through 1001.34