mental health courts

The Next Wave in Specialty Courts
The Next Wave in Specialty Courts
The Next Wave in Specialty Courts
It's a subject we've talked about in the past on Rochester's Good Morning.  Law enforcement and the courts dealing with the mentally ill. It's a difficult situation, because often the perpetrator has been off his or her meds. They're fine when taking them properly, but when they stop, behavior can gradually go south...
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Are Mental Health Courts Next for Olmsted County?
Minnesota Senator Al Franken, on Rochester's Good Morning a few weeks back mentioned how he would like to see more "Mental Health Courts" in the state, along the lines of the Drug Courts we have now. We brought up the subject this morning (Wednesday) with Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem...