Criminal Justice / Mental Health Consensus Project

Chapter III: Pretrial Issues, Adjudication, and Sentencing

In jurisdictions where the law enforcement recommendations presented in the previous chapter are implemented, a great many people with mental illness who are currently brought to the court system for possible criminal prosecution will instead be diverted to an appropriate placement in the mental health system. For those who are referred for prosecution, the following policy statements and recommendations describe improvements courts can make that will assure that justice is served while meeting the needs of people with mental illness. continue...

Introduction: Pretrial Issues, Adjudication and Sentencing

Policy Statement 7: Appointment of Counsel

Policy Statement 8: Consultation with Victim

Policy Statement 9: Prosecutorial Review of Charges

Policy Statement 10: Modification of Pretrial Diversion Conditions

Policy Statement 11: Pretrial Release / Detention Hearing

Policy Statement 12: Modification of Pretrial Release Conditions

Policy Statement 13: Intake at County / Municipal Detention Facility

Policy Statement 14: Adjudication

Policy Statement 15: Sentencing

Policy Statement 16: Modification of Conditions of Probation / Supervised Release

Conclusion: Modification of Conditions of Probation