Intercept 2: Initial Detention/Initial Court Hearings

Initial detention and court hearings provide the first opportunity for broader criminal justice system partners to be involved in mental and behavioral health responses.

Screening & Assessment
Screening & Assessment

Screening and assessment are critical once an individual has contact with the justice system in order to ensure the system’s response is tailored to the individual’s criminogenic risks and needs.
Diversion
Diversion

Stakeholders should consider diversion options throughout the entire criminal justice system from initial intake to the initial court hearing.
High Utilizer Response
High Utilizer Response

High system utilizers place an out-sized strain on system resources.
Pretrial Orders
Pretrial Orders

Pretrial release decisions are particularly impactful on arrestees with behavioral health needs. Incarceration, even for a short period of time can have disproportionately negative consequences for this population.