Behavioral Health Court

Douglas County Behavioral Health Court

Judge Sally Pokorny

The Douglas County Behavioral Health Court was established to more effectively address the needs of defendants with serious mental illness who cycle through the court, detention, and mental health systems.

The Behavioral Health Court is a collaboration among the Court, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Justice Services, Defense Attorneys, Local law enforcement, Bert Nash Behavioral Health, substance abuse treatment providers and other community-based treatment.

Link to Behavioral Health Court documents

Link to Behavioral Health Court contact info

Mission

The mission of the Behavioral Health Court of Douglas County is to connect defendants with community support services and reduce criminal involvement of defendants who experience serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, thereby enhancing public health and safety.

Purpose

• Less time in jail and less interaction with criminal justice system
• Connect participants to mental health treatment and community support servivces
• Improve participants' quality of life
• Increase public safety
• Improve justice systems and mental health coordination

Documents and Forms

General Instructions / Information

Behavioral Health Court Handbook

Behavioral Health Pamphlet

Behavioral Health Manual

Referral Forms - Fillable

Defense Attorney / Other Parties (PDF)

Other Documents

Behavioral Health Court PowerPoint

Behavioral Health Court Phases

 

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Behavioral Health Court Team

Behavioral Health Courts seeks to connect defendants with community support services and reduce criminal involvement of defendants 

Behavioral Health Court Departments