Mental Health Courts
/ˈmɛntl hɛlθ kɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Specialized courts designed to handle cases involving defendants with mental health issues, focusing on treatment and rehabilitation rather than conventional punishment.
The defendant was referred to a mental health court to address his underlying psychiatric conditions alongside his legal case.
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Commentary
Mental health courts aim to reduce recidivism by integrating judicial supervision with community-based mental health services.
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