Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 16.23: DIVERSION OF PERSONS SUFFERING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUE
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement agencies must attempt to divert persons with mental health crises or substance abuse issues to treatment centers when certain conditions are met, except for specific driving-under-influence offenses.
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