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A pilot civil specialty court will start next month in Johnson County to help individuals who were involuntarily committed be successful on their own in the community. The court sessions will ensure participants continue their meds, treatment and receive other needed supports. ....
A new mental health court is being established in Johnson County later this year with the aim of addressing individuals’ mental health needs that could lead to criminal behaviors. The new court will be classified as a specialty court, which are problem-solving hearings that attempt to reduce criminal convictions. A common type of specialty court. ....