Title
Collaborative Justice | Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues: Adult Criminal Progress Update and Priority Areas (No Action Required)
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Summary
The Collaborative Justice Courts Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council receive the Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues: Adult Criminal Progress Update and Priority Areas report and direct the committee to continue its efforts to improve outcomes for criminal justice involved adults who struggle with mental health issues as identified through the committee’s annual agenda. The report identifies emerging issues that currently impact people who have mental illness and are in the criminal justice system. It documents progress made to implement recommendations received by the Judicial Council from the Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues that were designed to improve adult criminal court responses to defendants who have mental illnesses and outlines areas where work remains ongoing and further efforts are needed.
Speakers
Hon. Stephen Manley, Chair, Mental Health Subcommittee, Collaborative Justice Courts Advisory Committee
Ms. Francine Byrne, Criminal Justice Services