Examples and Resources to Support Criminal Justice Entities in Compliance with Title II of the ADA

Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities.

• Examples of how local law enforcement, corrections, and justice system leaders have facilitated compliance with this obligation:

  • Trained law enforcement officers not to arrest or use force on people with mental health disabilities or I/DD for offenses for which they typically do not arrest or use force on people without disabilities.

  • Developed non-discriminatory eligibility criteria for diversion programs such as community services, specialty courts, or probation programs.

  • Developed non-discriminatory eligibility criteria for early release, parole, or other re-entry programs.