NJ A1367

Requires all uniformed patrol officers to complete a one-day in-service training program on recognizing and responding to mental health crises, with refresher courses every five years

Establishes the Crisis Intervention Team - New Jersey Center of Excellence Program (CIT-NJ), a 40-hour certification program, with a goal of training at least 20% of patrol officers

Authorizes law enforcement officers to divert individuals experiencing mental health crises to screening services instead of filing criminal complaints, with a presumption to delay prosecution for non-violent offenses until the person receives behavioral health treatment

Allows prosecutors to approve diversion of defendants to mental health treatment at any point before case disposition, with court proceedings postponed during treatment and charges dismissed after minimum six months if conditions are met

Requires the Department of Health to establish Mental Health Services Coordinating Councils in each county and develop pilot programs to improve response times and expand availability of mental health screening services