### Question
How is the "preliminarily qualified offender" defined?


### Answer
The term **preliminarily qualified offender** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10651* as follows -

> an adult or juvenile accused of an offense who—


(i)(I) previously or currently has been diagnosed by a qualified mental health professional as having a mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10651*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXIII-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

