XXI, Sec. 9 Mental health court participant requirements

(1) Mental health court shall consist of a basic structure to address the individualized needs of each participant. The basic structure of a mental health court shall incorporate the following:

(a) Identification and clinical assessment;

(b) Stabilization with community supports;

(c) A person-centered treatment plan;

(d) Mental health treatment and interventions;

(e) Judicial oversight, case management, peer support, and court- ordered supervision.

(2) The duration of a mental health court program shall be determined by the individual needs of the participant. Completion of a mental health court program shall require participation for a minimum of six (6) months.

(3) Mental health court program requirements must be in writing and approved by the Certification Board established under the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice, AP XIII Section 29, unless mental health court program requirements are provided for in local mental health court rules previously approved by the Chief Justice for the applicable jurisdiction. Mental health courts already operating with requirements approved by the Chief Justice under local rules are not required to be approved by the Certification Board.

(4) Participants shall be given a clear and accurate description of the mental health court program, which includes the requirements for completing the program.