Judge Joe G. Ballard

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Agreement of participation

All potential Mental Health Court participants must sign a written Agreement of Participation before eligibility is determined.

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Written referral order

A judge’s written referral order is the basis for Mental Health Court staff to determine eligibility for assessment.

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Order of diversion

A diversion referral may be made under approved local procedures only after an order of diversion has been entered.

The circuit clerk must serve notice of the termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

All parties in non-domestic relations civil cases must file pre-trial compliance statements no later than 60 days before trial.

The listed pre-trial/settlement conference materials must be provided and filed before the conference.

Trial briefs and requests for instructions in jury cases are due on the first day of trial.

The Mental Health Court may impose reimbursement fees for treatment and other specified or required services, with payment standards and policies established by the Court.

Reimbursement fees must be paid by certified check, cashier's check, or money order.

Mental Health Court staff must not accept cash from a participant.