Court Panel to Take a Hard Look at Problem-solving Courts With an Emphasis on Mental Illness and Substance Disorders

The Supreme Court has charged the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts with the ongoing responsibility of addressing the needs of individuals engaged with the court system due to mental illness and substance use disorders.

This mandate spans the next two years and emphasizes the application of differentiated case management principles alongside other evidence-based and emerging best practices.

The court has tasked the committee with:

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