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Court Rules a Judge Can Order Arizona to Develop a Prison Staffing Plan to Meet Mental Health Needs

It’s no secret that mentally ill people require greater attention and care than other inmates in Arizona and elsewhere. Mental health advocates believe this means

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What Should you Do when a Mentally Ill person is in Crisis?

When a mentally ill person is in crisis, the scenario is traumatic for the whole family. The crisis may result in the arrest of your

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How Often is the Insanity Defense Used?

The insanity defense has been used in some high profile cases. However, it is used sparingly in Arizona and elsewhere in the United States. According

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Can You be Arrested for Homelessness? Phoenix Rethinks its Ban

Many homeless people end up in jails. Often they suffer from addictions and mental health issues. Their predicament is exacerbated by laws that criminalize homelessness.

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Reoffending tackled in new jail program

How to Prove My Mental Illness

Do you suffer from a mental illness and committed a crime? With the help of a defense attorney, you can plead guilty except insane in

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Can Someone with a Mental Illness be Charged with a Sex Crime?

The judicial system treats sex crimes very seriously in Arizona. Many are charged as felonies and entail long prison sentences for the accused. Mental illness

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How does Maricopa County Jail House Mentally Ill Inmates?

Conditions for mentally ill inmates are grim in many jails across the country. However, jails in Maricopa County have been singled out for criticism in

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What Does Guilty Except Insane Mean in Arizona?

Have you been charged with a crime and looking to plead guilty except insane? Before entering in your plea, there are things to know. A

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Can a Mentally Ill Person be Held by Police Without Arrest?

Typically, a mentally ill defendant who is arrested in Arizona is taken into custody by the police, processed into jail, and then promptly charged with

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Drug Diversion Programs in Arizona Report Success

Drug diversion programs are not new but they are becoming increasingly popular in Arizona and other states. These programs provide mental health and substance abuse

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