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This Bay Area county made refusing a shelter bed a crime. Is it helping solve homelessness?

San Mateo County is implementing strict measures to address homelessness, but their effectiveness remains unproven and limited in scope.

Young man with severe intellectual disabilities to spend two years in Queensland prison without facing trial

A young man with severe disabilities and traumatic past facing extended detention due to mental health court delays in Queensland.

Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose Spotlight

A pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.

There's no agenda here': A look at the judge who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial

Judge Juan M. Merchan oversees both a high-profile case involving Donald Trump and a Mental Health Court for mentally ill offenders.
Merchan is facing challenges and pressure in preparing for the historic trial involving Donald Trump's hush money case.

San Mateo County to launch mental health CARE Court' to bring homeless people off street

San Mateo County launches a mental health court to compel homeless people with severe mental health disorders into treatment plans, part of California's CARE Court program led by Gov. Newsom.

This Bay Area county made refusing a shelter bed a crime. Is it helping solve homelessness?

San Mateo County is implementing strict measures to address homelessness, but their effectiveness remains unproven and limited in scope.

Young man with severe intellectual disabilities to spend two years in Queensland prison without facing trial

A young man with severe disabilities and traumatic past facing extended detention due to mental health court delays in Queensland.

Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose Spotlight

A pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.

There's no agenda here': A look at the judge who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial

Judge Juan M. Merchan oversees both a high-profile case involving Donald Trump and a Mental Health Court for mentally ill offenders.
Merchan is facing challenges and pressure in preparing for the historic trial involving Donald Trump's hush money case.

San Mateo County to launch mental health CARE Court' to bring homeless people off street

San Mateo County launches a mental health court to compel homeless people with severe mental health disorders into treatment plans, part of California's CARE Court program led by Gov. Newsom.
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Well-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals

Mental health courts have sprung up around the country.
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In early December, Donald Brown stood nervously in the Hall County Courthouse, concerned he'd be sent back to jail.
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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

An alternative mental health court called 'CARE Court' has been launched in seven California counties to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness.
The court has received over 100 petitions since its launch, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 12,000 people in the state will eventually be eligible for the program.
The CARE Court is part of California's efforts to address the homelessness crisis, and it aims to provide necessary services and support to individuals with severe mental illness.

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

California has launched a mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness, and it has received over 100 petitions since October.
Between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide are expected to be eligible for the CARE Court program.

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

An alternative mental health court called 'CARE Court' has been launched in seven California counties to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness.
The court has received over 100 petitions since its launch, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 12,000 people in the state will eventually be eligible for the program.
The CARE Court is part of California's efforts to address the homelessness crisis, and it aims to provide necessary services and support to individuals with severe mental illness.

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

California has launched a mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness, and it has received over 100 petitions since October.
Between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide are expected to be eligible for the CARE Court program.
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