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Mental Health Diversion Program

Summary

Chico's District Attorney is proposing stricter rules for a mental health diversion program, arguing it's a public safety issue. Defense attorneys, however, believe the program should be more accessible, noting that many applicants are currently denied.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

This could mean more people ending up in jail, costing taxpayers more.

✅Who benefits

The DA believes the public benefits from keeping potentially dangerous individuals out of the diversion program.

⚠️Who could be affected

People struggling with mental health issues who could benefit from treatment instead of jail time might be negatively impacted.

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ChicoSol NewsMar 19, 2026

Butte County DA calls for tighter Mental Health Diversion rules - ChicoSol News

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is urging the California Legislature to amend the Mental Health Diversion (MHD) law to restrict eligibility and expand court discretion. Assembly Bill 46, legislation that is supported by the California District Attorneys Association, won unanimous approval by the Senate’s Public Safety Committee today, according to media reports. It was ... Butte County DA calls for tighter Mental Health Diversion rules

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