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Mental Health Court - KCSC - Knox County Tennessee …

(8 days ago) WebKnox County Mental Health Court (KCMHC) Administrative Office Located: Knox County Health Department 140 Dameron Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 Court Dockets Located: City County Building 400 Main Street General Sessions, Div. I Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 215-5272 [KCSC] – Main

https://www.knoxcounty.org/courts/mhc/

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New court could reduce crime, address mental health in …

(6 days ago) WebSimilar courts have been set up across the country since the 1990s. At this time, there are about 300. Knox County’s Mental Health Court would be the eighth of its kind in Tennessee.

https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/knox-county-to-create-mental-health-court-system/

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What’s the Mental Health Court? The Knoxville Focus

(1 days ago) WebAre you curious about what the new Knox County Mental Health Court does or how it operates? On Tuesday, February 13, some of your questions might be answered as the Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board’s Community Coordinating Committee meets. The public session begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Small …

https://www.knoxfocus.com/archives/the-daily-focus/whats-the-mental-health-court/

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Knox Co. mayor calls for special court program for people with …

(6 days ago) WebKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs called for the establishment of a special judicial program to divert crime suspects struggling with mental illness to treatment instead of a

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/knox-co-mayor-calls-for-special-court-program-for-people-with-mental-illness/51-c0e9ea7b-ac47-48d5-8462-cd7ec62bf931

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Board set to begin establishing Knox County Mental Health Court

(1 days ago) WebThere are only about 300 mental health courts throughout the country, with seven in Tennessee. — The Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board is meeting for the first time this week to

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mental-health-court-knoxville-knox-county/51-69f7767b-d37c-4ecc-90c0-b207b749a4cc

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Knox County commission approves mental health court wbir.com

(8 days ago) Web— The Knox County Commission voted in favor of filing a $52,000 contract to about 12 to 15 people incarcerated in Knox County could be eligible for treatment mandated by mental health court.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/health/mental-health-court-gets-funding-in-knox-county/51-63e37e62-8d92-4cc1-84c4-a72055dc4dbb

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Knox County mayor, court clerk discuss creating new mental …

(2 days ago) WebUpdated: Feb 7, 2023 / 05:41 PM EST. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE) — Two East Tennessee leaders spoke about the start of the new mental health court that would link defendants to treatment as an

https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/mayor-jacobs-clerk-hammond-discuss-new-mental-health-court/

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Mental health court offers alternative to jail, coming to Knox County

(Just Now) WebPublished: May. 10, 2023 at 4:10 PM PDT. KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County leaders have set up an alternative to jail: a court for people with mental health issues. Experts believe it could reduce incarceration rates. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs made the announcement during his budget proposal on Monday that a mental health …

https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/05/10/alternative-jail-coming-knox-county-people-with-mental-health-issues/

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Knox County, Tennessee mental health court planning process

(9 days ago) WebKnox County mental health court planning process set to begin by: Gregory Raucoules. Posted: Aug 15, 2023 / 12:05 PM EDT. Updated: Aug 15, 2023 / 12:05 PM EDT.

https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/mental-health-court-planning-process-to-begin/

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Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board to Hold First …

(1 days ago) WebThe Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board will meet for the first time this Thursday to begin ironing out an operations timeline that will establish a court for adult defendants who have serious and persistent mental illnesses. The meeting will be held in the Small Assembly Room of the C

https://www.wivk.com/2023/08/15/knox-county-mental-health-court-advisory-board-to-hold-first-meeting/

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Push to create Knox County mental health court nears final vote

(Just Now) WebKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Commission met on Tuesday to discuss a resolution that, if approved, would give $236,000 of state funding to create a new Mental Health Court.

https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/push-to-create-mental-health-court-nears-commission-vote/

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Knox Co. Mental Health Court Advisory Board to meet, iron out

(7 days ago) WebPublished: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:52 AM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board is set to meet for the first time Thursday, aiming to work out a timeline on establishing a mental health court for defendants with mental illnesses. Mental health courts are not new, having been established nationwide …

https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/08/15/knox-co-mental-health-court-advisory-board-meet-iron-out-timeline-mental-health-court/

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NOTICE: Mental Health Court Advisory Board - Community …

(2 days ago) WebAbout the Knox County Commission Each member of the Knox County Commission serves all Knox Countians eagerly and are happy to be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact your Commissioners on our Contact Us page or call the Commission office at 865-215-2534

https://commission.knoxcountytn.gov/notices/notice-mental-health-court-advisory-board-community-coordinating-cmte-2-13-24/

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Justice Through Treatment Compass

(1 days ago) WebA bill the Legislature passed last year provided more resources for “recovery courts,” which include drug and veterans’ courts as well as mental health courts. Knox County will now have one of each. The State of Tennessee has provided $236,000 for the Knox County Mental Health Court, which Hammond said would support operations for …

https://compassknox.com/2023/06/21/justice-through-treatment/

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Knox County Probate/Juvenile Court

(6 days ago) WebKnox County Juvenile Mental Health Court began in January 2016. The program serves juveniles who reside in Knox County and are charged with misdemeanors and/or felonies, and who have severe and presistent mental illnesses that are contributing factors in their law-breaking behavior and juvenile court involvement.

https://knoxpjcourt.com/programs.php

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Knox Recovery Court

(6 days ago) WebRepresentatives from the Knox County Veterans Treatment Court attended the very first National Veterans Treatment Court Conference in December 2013 held in Washington, D. C. Four representatives from Knoxville attended. We especially want to thank the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the …

https://knoxdrugcourt.org/

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Knoxville to consider competing proposals for crisis response teams

(3 days ago) WebIt notes existing partnerships with Knox County and the state through the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center to connect clients with 23-hour crisis intervention and stabilization instead of jail.

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/knoxville-to-consider-competing-proposals-for-crisis-response-teams/70349735007/

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