🪖 Mental Health Treatment Diversion
If PTSD, anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition played a role in your arrest, California law may allow you to get treatment instead of a criminal conviction. Jason Ronis Law helps San Diego clients, including active military and veterans, pursue this path.
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⚠ Quick Answer
Mental health treatment diversion allows qualifying defendants in San Diego — including military members under PC 1001.80 and civilians under PC 1001.36 — to complete an approved treatment program instead of facing a criminal conviction. Call (619) 859-2002 for a free case review with Jason Ronis Law.
Your Diagnosis Shouldn't Define Your Future
What Brought You Here
An arrest connected to a mental health crisis, PTSD episode, or untreated condition
Fear that the court won't understand or account for what you were going through
Confusion about whether treatment diversion applies to civilians, military, or both
Worry about a conviction affecting your job, housing, or future opportunities
How We Build Your Case
We gather medical records and mental health evaluations to support your eligibility
We determine whether PC 1001.80 (military) or PC 1001.36 (general mental health) applies
We present your case to the court with the documentation judges need to approve diversion
We help connect you with a treatment program that fits your diagnosis and schedule
Qualifying Conditions
Conditions That May Support a Diversion Request
Every case is different. Call (619) 859-2002 to find out if your condition supports a diversion request.
Qualifying Conditions
Conditions That May Support a Diversion Request
Common Questions
Mental Health Diversion FAQs
Straight answers — no legal jargon. If your question is not here, call us directly at (619) 859-2002.
It’s a court process letting certain defendants — including qualifying military members — complete an approved treatment program instead of facing a conviction.
No. Military diversion falls under PC 1001.80, but civilians with qualifying mental health conditions may be eligible under PC 1001.36. We evaluate both.
PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders connected to a diagnosed condition are commonly considered, subject to court review.
If you successfully complete the court-approved program, we return to court to request dismissal of your charge.
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