At a Glance

• Urban, with a population of approximately 1.3 million
• Acceptable Charges:

  Felony and misdemeanor

  (Exclusions: Murder, rape, and arson offenses are excluded. Other violent offenses are considered on a case-by-case basis.)

• Procedural Posture:

  Post-adjudication

• Clinical Criteria:

  Serious mental illness defined by significant community dysfunction

• Length of Participation:

  Generally 18-24 months

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"We at Utica City Mental health court also use community service as a sanction. We don’t decide on 'only jail time' as a sanction."

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