What are some of the criteria for admittance into the Denton County Mental Health Treatment Court?

Current offense must be related to significant, documented mental illness. Misdemeanors and non-violent, low level felony offenses will be considered. Some prior criminal history is acceptable. However, offenders with violent or injurious felony history, significant assaultive history or drug distribution history will not be considered. All criminal history is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. All applicants will undergo psychiatric evaluation.

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