Metropolitan General Sessions Court of Nashville - Davidson County - Mental Health Court
Address
100 James Robertson Parkway
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 862-8320
Description:
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others are diverted to the Mental Health Court.
Once there, the individual is assessed and a holistic treatment intervention program is developed to address the multiple issues facing the offender, serving as a catalyst for his/her criminal conduct. Through this comprehensive therapeutic approach, the Court is able to enhance the offender's integration into mainstream society by providing him/her with the resources and support systems for a stable and productive life. To maximize the effectiveness of this unique process, the court is designed as a collaborative decision-making enterprise among the criminal justice system, local community mental health treatment providers, alcohol and drug treatment providers, vocational rehabilitation, housing and educational counselors and numerous other public and private agencies. Progress with the treatment plan is then closely monitored through the Court's staff, community service agencies, treatment providers and ongoing regularly scheduled court appearances.
Hours:
The Mental Health Dockets are held in Court room 3B of the Justice A.A. Birch Building, every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 8:00 am.
Intake Process:
Be sure to allow enough time to pass through security checkpoints before you appear in court.
Program Fees:
Fees vary. Call for more information.
Eligibility:
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
100 James Robertson Parkway
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37219
Mailing
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Mental Health Court
(615) 862-8320
Services
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Description
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others are diverted to the Mental Health Court. Once there, the individual is assessed and a holistic treatment intervention program is developed to address the multiple issues facing the offender, serving as a catalyst for his/her criminal conduct. Through this comprehensive therapeutic approach, the Court is able to enhance the offender's integration into mainstream society by providing him/her with the resources and support systems for a stable and productive life. To maximize the effectiveness of this unique process, the court is designed as a collaborative decision-making enterprise among the criminal justice system, local community mental health treatment providers, alcohol and drug treatment providers, vocational rehabilitation, housing and educational counselors and numerous other public and private agencies. Progress with the treatment plan is then closely monitored through the Court's staff, community service agencies, treatment providers and ongoing regularly scheduled court appearances.
Hours
The Mental Health Dockets are held in Court room 3B of the Justice A.A. Birch Building, every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 8:00 am. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:25 pm
Eligibility
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others
Fees
Fees vary. Call for more information.
Intake Procedure
Be sure to allow enough time to pass through security checkpoints before you appear in court.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others are diverted to the Mental Health Court. Once there, the individual is assessed and a holistic treatment intervention program is developed to address the multiple issues facing the offender, serving as a catalyst for his/her criminal conduct. Through this comprehensive therapeutic approach, the Court is able to enhance the offender's integration into mainstream society by providing him/her with the resources and support systems for a stable and productive life. To maximize the effectiveness of this unique process, the court is designed as a collaborative decision-making enterprise among the criminal justice system, local community mental health treatment providers, alcohol and drug treatment providers, vocational rehabilitation, housing and educational counselors and numerous other public and private agencies. Progress with the treatment plan is then closely monitored through the Court's staff, community service agencies, treatment providers and ongoing regularly scheduled court appearances.
Hours
The Mental Health Dockets are held in Court room 3B of the Justice A.A. Birch Building, every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 8:00 am. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:25 pm
Eligibility
People with developmental disabilities and those with serious and persistent mental illness who are charged with less serious offenses and pose less danger to themselves and others
Fees
Fees vary. Call for more information.
Intake Procedure
Be sure to allow enough time to pass through security checkpoints before you appear in court.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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