The BBA Criminal Justice Section presents this session that will focus on procedures for completing applications for Mental Health Court and requirements for approval.

• Rekita C. Jackson will explain the procedures in place for screening potential clients with a mental illness and how to connect them to mental health services in the jail as well as bridging the gap post- release to mental health providers and medication. 
• Jonathan King will outline the requirements, referral services, and expectations of the Mental Health Court Program. 
• Deputy District Attorney Misty Reynolds will discuss how to ascertain candidates in the program from the perspective of the prosecution as well as the types of cases that are accepted into the program and how acceptance is evaluated. 
• Judge Stephen Wallace will participate in the Q & A section to help provide guidance to attorneys who have legal questions, concerns, and explain the benefits of participation in the Mental Health Court program.

1 hour CLE credit

Free for Criminal Justice Section Members; join the Section ($20) to attend this and other Criminal Justice Section events