King County District Court's Regional Court In Seattle
Community Resource
About this resource
This is a voluntary initiative designed for individuals with mental health issues who are undergoing prosecution, providing them with access to public mental health services to help decrease the likelihood of reoffending. Instead of conventional sentencing, defendants are mandated to receive treatment through the court.
Intake Process: Referrals are accepted from various sources including judges, defense attorneys, social workers, prosecutors, victim advocates, peer specialists, probation mental health specialists, court clinicians, and the program manager. The Court Monitor evaluates the defendant's suitability for the Mental Health Court. Contact for specific dates and times when court services are available.
Cost: There are no fees associated.
Who can use this
- To qualify, the charges must be prosecuted by King County or a municipality within it; the defendant should have a diagnosed major mental illness; suitable community services must be accessible, and the defendant must be willing to accept treatment and supervision; additionally, they must agree to the conditions set by the Regional Mental Health Court.
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Seattle, Washington
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