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Spokane District Court outlines mental-health court as treatment-focused alternative; referral line provided
Summary
Jeff Smith, who presides over therapeutic courts in Spokane District Court, described the court's mental health program, its five-phase structure, typical 14–24 month timeline, available support services and a referral phone line. He said grant funding covers testing and monitoring and sometimes treatment.
Jeff Smith, who presides over therapeutic courts in Spokane District Court, offered a concise overview of the court’s mental health (therapeutic) program and how to begin the referral process.
The program is designed as a treatment-focused alternative to traditional criminal prosecution, Smith said, emphasizing mental health and substance use disorder treatment rather than only the offense. He said the court works with a team that helps participants access housing, employment, health care, transportation and other needs identified by participants…
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