This pretrial diversion option requires approval by the Office of the State Attorney prior to program participation. The prospective participant must have an Axis 1 mental health diagnosis or a developmental disability. Successful completion of the diversion option will result in the State’s dismissal of the charges filed against the individual.
Case management, mental health treatment, referral to psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, random drug testing and ongoing judicial review.
The capacity for the program is 35 participants. Mental Health Court may have a waiting list due to capacity limitations. Prospective participants can be placed on supervised release with conditions of mental health treatment pending acceptance into Mental Health Court in lieu of remaining in custody.
There are no fees for participants in Mental Health Court.