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Ark. Code Ann. § 16-100-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Evidence-based practices” means supervision, policies, procedures, and practices proven through research to reduce recidivism;(2) “Mental illness” means a condition of a person who has or has had in the past a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or em…
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-100-201 Authorization — Evaluation — Restriction on services and treatment
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(a) A judicial district may establish a mental health specialty court program, which shall consist of at least one (1) mental health specialty court, subject to approval by the Supreme Court in the administrative plan submitted under Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 14. (b)…
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-100-202 Goals of mental health specialty court program
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(a) The goals of a mental health specialty court program established under this subchapter include the following:(1) Integration of mental health treatment with criminal justice system case processing;(2) Use of a nonadversarial approach in which the prosecution and defense promo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-100-203 Establishment of mental health specialty court
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(a) A mental health specialty court is a specialized court within the existing structure of the court system. (b) A mental health specialty court program shall offer judicial monitoring of intensive mental health treatment and strict supervision of mental health specialty court p…