Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 754/35 – Non-violent misdemeanors
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The Division of Mental Health’s Guidance for 9-1-1 PSAPs and emergency services dispatched through 9-1-1 PSAPs for coordinating the response to individuals who appear to be in a mental or behavioral health emergency while engaging in conduct alleged to constitute a non-violent misdemeanor shall promote the following:
(a) Prioritization of Health Care. To the greatest
(a) Prioritization of Health Care. To the greatest
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extent practicable, community-based mental or behavioral health services should be provided before addressing law enforcement objectives.
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(b) Diversion from Further Criminal Justice
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Involvement. To the greatest extent practicable, individuals should be referred to health care services with the potential to reduce the likelihood of further law enforcement engagement and referral to a pre-arrest or pre-booking case management unit should be prioritized in any areas served by pre-arrest or pre-booking case management.
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