4 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] MHCBrochure_Collier.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/MHCBrochure_Collier.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Court Program • Adult Resident of Collier County, Florida • Must suffer from a severe and persistent mental illness • Must be legally competent to proceed • Facing misdemeanor or felony charge(s) or Violation(s) of Probation • If charges are out of another FL county, transfer to Collier may be possible • All referrals will be subject to clinical screening and final approval by the MHC • If you are currently taking medications by prescription that may be subject to abuse (such as certain pain and anxiety meds), this may affect eligibility & will need to be disclosed and discussed thoroughly before entry into MHC can be considered • Must be ready and willing to be fully honest and work hard to find a lasting recovery! • Participants are required to submit to appropriate evaluations for treatment and to follow all treatment recommendations, in addition to any other probation terms. • Entry into the program is voluntary, but once accepted, compliance is required. • Identify appropriate Participants: > Clinically appropriate based on history of mental illness & willingness to accept treatment; > Legally appropriate based on unique facts and circumstances of individual, his or her pending case(s) as well as criminal history; • Develop holistic and individualized treatment plans respecting the unique needs of each
Court Program • Adult Resident of Collier County, Florida • Must suffer from a severe and persistent mental illness • Must be legally competent to proceed • Facing misdemeanor or felony charge(s) or Violation(s) of Probation • If charges are out of another FL county, transfer to Collier may be possible • All referrals will be subject to clinical screening and final approval by the MHC
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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.