Division 2 no longer handles Behavioral Health Court matters.
Behavioral Health Court is now handled by Judge Donovan. Please direct all Behavioral Health Court matters, questions, filings, and related inquiries to Division 6.
The Behavioral Health Court (BHC) is a collaboration among the Court, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Justice Services, Defense Attorneys, Local law enforcement, Bert Nash Behavioral Health, substance abuse treatment providers and other community-based treatment.
The Douglas County Behavioral Health Court was established to more effectively address the needs of defendants with serious mental illness who cycle through the court, detention, and mental health systems.
Presiding Judge: The Honorable Stacey Donovan
Mission
The mission of the Behavioral Health Court of Douglas County is to connect defendants with community support services and reduce criminal involvement of defendants who experience serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, thereby enhancing public health and safety.
Purpose
- Less time in jail and less interaction with criminal justice system
- Connect participants to mental health treatment and community support servivces
- Help improve participants' quality of life
- Increase public safety
- Improve coordination between the justice and mental health systems
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FAQ
What are participants required to do as part of the Behavioral Health Court program?
What are the eligibility requirements for the Behavioral Health Court program?
What are the goals of the Behavioral Health Court?
What happens if I graduate the Behavioral Health Court program?
What will exclude a client from being able to participate in the Behavioral Health Court program?
When will the Behavioral Health Court accept a new referral?
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