This bill establishes a framework for prosecution-led diversion programs and a deflection process for individuals with behavioral health conditions in North Dakota. It allows county state's attorneys to create and administer prosecution-led diversion programs, which can suspend prosecution for a specified period if the defendant agrees to certain conditions, including not committing new offenses. Each county must develop written guidelines and eligibility criteria for these programs. Additionally, the bill introduces a "deflection process" that enables law enforcement and first responders to facilitate assessments and treatment for individuals with behavioral health issues, rather than pursuing criminal charges, unless serious bodily harm or property damage is involved.

The bill also mandates the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to supervise defendants participating in these diversion programs and establishes a pilot program for prosecution-led diversion supervision in three counties. It includes provisions for collaboration with various stakeholders to develop guidelines for the pilot program and requires a report on its outcomes. Furthermore, the bill allocates funding for the implementation of these programs, including $1 million for the pilot program, $55,000 for a study on pretrial service programs, and $750,000 for treatment services related to the diversion program, all designated as one-time funding.