Mission

The mission of the Mental Health Court is to promote early identification of defendants with mental health, substance use, intellectual, and developmental challenges and provide access to treatment to reduce involvement in the criminal justice system. The Mental Health Court combines treatment and judicial monitoring to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency by providing a continuum of care that holds defendants accountable and assists them in becoming law-abiding citizens, and successful members of the community.

Purpose

The purpose of the Mental Health Court is to provide participants with an alternative to incarceration. The MHC provides a structured link between treatment, rehabilitation, social support services, and the criminal justice system to enhance the participant's quality of life, protect public safety and more effectively utilize public resources.