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Officials say Common Pleas will implement mental health court led by Judge Spitler
Summary
Jessica Kenepp reported that Common Pleas Court will implement a mental health court presided over by Judge Spitler; a team and plan are being developed and staff discussed distinctions between AOT and a mental health docket.
Jessica Kenepp told the board that Common Pleas Court is preparing a mental health court and that Judge Spitler will preside. "Common Pleas court will be implementing a mental health court which will be held by Judge Spitler," Kenepp said during the meeting.
Kenepp said a plan and team are being formed and that staff discussed the difference between assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) and a mental health court so participants would understand how the docket will operate. No implementation schedule or funding details were provided during this meeting.
