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Application Process
Inquiry or Referral
Defense attorney, prosecutor, or a referring agency contacts the Mental Heath Court (
MHC
) prosecutor
Prosecutor Review
Mental Health Treatment Court (
MHTC
) Prosecutor reviews case file and criminal history to determine initial program eligibility
If eligible, defendant receives
MHTC
Application Booklet
Screening
Defendant signs Screening Agreement, completes
MHTC
Application Booklet, and contacts Screening Officer to schedule an interview
Screening Officer writes an initial Mental Health Diversion Report (
MHDR
)
Screening Officer, after consultation with the Treatment Team, refers Defendant for Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Evaluation
Defendant contacts Mental Health professional to schedule evaluation
Mental Health professional writes an evaluation report
Screening Officer adds a summary of the evaluation report to the
MHDR
.
Collaborative Review
Treatment Team meets to review
MHDR
and determine final eligibility
Program Admission
Defendant signs integrated Treatment Plan (with attorney) and begins reporting to
MHT
C
Application Process
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