Can courts require a prosecution-retained mental health exam for pretrial diversion? The Court of Appeal in People v. Superior Court (Jackson) said no—requesting diversion under § 1001.36 doesn’t put mental state “in issue.” Details: https://ow.ly/q1sN50ZPlla #MentalHealthDiversion

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