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2 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] MHCBrochureLee.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/MHCBrochureLee.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Health Court as follows [generally stated]: • Must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of Lee County • Be willing to participate voluntarily and to comply with any recommended interven- tions • The individual is considered to be legally competent and statutorily eligible • Have an open misdemeanor or felony in the 20th Judicial Circuit • Must have medical records to substanti- ate an eligible diagnosis within the last 6 months • There must be a clear nexus between mental illness and criminal offense • Must not pose a danger to staff or com- munity • Must meet the DCF definition of an adult with a Serious and Persistent Mental Ill- ness (SPMI), such as: a) Psychotic disorders, including Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorders b) Bipolar disorders c) Major depressive disorders *Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) is defined by • The participant, mental health professionals, and counsel must together agree to the court supervision plan.
Health Court as follows [generally stated]: • Must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of Lee County • Be willing to participate voluntarily and to comply with any recommended interven- tions • The individual is considered to be legally competent and statutorily eligible • Have an open misdemeanor or felony in the 20th Judicial Circuit • Must have medical records to substanti- ate an eligible diagnosis within the last 6 months • There must be a clear nexus between mental illness and criminal offense • Must not pose a danger to staff or com- munity • Must meet the DCF definition of an adult with a Serious and Persistent Mental Ill- ness (SPMI), such as: a) Psychotic disorders, including Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorders b) Bipolar disorders c) Major depressive disorders *Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) is defined by
Reviewer note: Order PDF sha256: 31649dbe5c5431867edd759b25498925394a5fbc9eb46a92c9b0f747a0d32bcc. Extracted from the order's own text layer.
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.