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8 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] mhc_referral.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/mhc_referral.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Must be willing to participate voluntarily and to comply with any recommended interventions. • Must have an open misdemeanor or felony case in the 20th Judicial Circuit. • Must follow guidelines set forth in Florida Statutes § 948.01, § 948.08, and § 394.47892. • Must not be charged with a “forcible felony” as defined in § 776.08. • There must be a clear nexus between the mental illness and the criminal offense. • There must pose no danger to supervising staff or the community. • Must have a primary diagnosis of an eligible Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), such as: a) Psychotic disorders, including Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorders b) Bipolar disorders c) Major depressive disorders • There must be medical records to substantiate an eligible diagnosis within the last 6 months
Must be willing to participate voluntarily and to comply with any recommended interventions.
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.