Melody was arrested on prostitution charges. Although she was found to not be under the influence of drugs, shortly after her arrest she began having hallucinations and exhibiting very abnormal behavior. After a psychiatrist concluded that Melody was likely suffering from schizophrenia, the prosecutor decided that Melody would not be processed in the criminal courts but would instead work with mental health professionals to get treatment for her illness. What is this type of “problem-solving” court?
diversionary incarceration
drug courts
mental health courts
asylum courts
