The 52^nd District Court established a Mental Health Court Program in 2022 to successfully link those with a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or developmental disorder to appropriate treatment services while maintaining public safety and reducing recidivism. The program aims to minimize jail placement through the combination of therapeutic intervention and close court supervision.

To be considered for the Mental Health Court Program, an offender must meet the following criteria:

• Primary residence in Oakland County
• No prior convictions for violent crimes as defined by federal guidelines and Michigan statute
• Offer a plea of guilty or no contest on a misdemeanor case
• Identified with a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or developmental disability as defined by MCL 330.1100 via a clinical assessment within the past two years

Questions regarding the Mental Health Court can be directed to Hunter Stewart at stewarth@oakgov.com or Dyllen Heidenrich at heidenrichd@oakgov.com

MHC Referral Form