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California’s Evolution in Mental Health Diversion and Criminal Law Reform

Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm

California's New Mental Health Framework in Criminal Justice

Join leading legal experts for an examination of California’s groundbreaking mental health reforms in criminal justice. The discussion will explore recent transformative changes including Mental Health Diversion (PC 1001.36), 2025 competency law reforms (SB 1323), and their impact on court procedures and civil commitments. Learn how these reforms are reshaping the intersection of mental health and criminal justice in California, creating new pathways for treatment-centered approaches. Essential for those interested in criminal law, public policy, and mental health advocacy.

Lunch will be provided!

Please RSVP here by Tuesday, February 4th! 

Details

Date:
Friday, February 7, 2025
Time:
12:50 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/criminal-law-and-justice-center/news-and-events/

Venue

132 Law Building

Organizer

Criminal Law & Justice Center
Email:
cljc@berkeley.edu

Events are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.

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