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33 verbatim requirements from document (unlisted) [unlisted] MHCHandbook_collier.
20th Judicial Circuit. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/MHCHandbook_collier.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • The Collier County Mental Health Court program is a court-supervised treatment program for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, who have a pending criminal case and a qualifying mental health diagnosis. • However, once you have entered, you may not withdraw from the program without legal consequences, such as a violation of probation or return to the trial docket. • You must sign all requested medical releases to allow team members to coordinate care. • You must be able to comply with all rules set forth in this handbook, including attendance at all treatment sessions, self-help meetings, frequent drug testing, and payment of restitution to any victims • You must fully participate in treatment and comply with all treatment requirements in your treatment plan. • If you do not comply with any treatment requirements, this will be reported to the team and addressed by the • However, you must strictly follow all instructions given to you to ensure that your use of that medication is proper and lawful. • You are responsible for contacting both treatment and probation as instructed to find out if you are required to test that day. • Do not drink an excessive amount of liquid prior to a urine drug test. • All medication must be coordinated between your prescribing physician and your case manager and must be FDA approved. • For this reason, you must immediately inform your case manager of any over- the-counter or prescribed medications you are taking. • Regarding prescription medication, you must take it only as prescribed by your doctor. • Do not take extra or “leftover” medications from a prior prescription that you stopped taking; you should speak to your case manager about proper disposal, and you should not consume these medications unless you are once again directed to do so by your prescribing physician. • You must immediately inform your case manager of all doctor visits, dental visits, emergency room visits, scheduled surgeries, post-operative care, and all other medical appointments. • You must promptly provide any releases or documentation requested of you. *You must ALWAYS tell your doctor or medical professional that you are in the Mental Health Court Program and (if applicable) that you have a history of substance use disorder. -- 11 of 17 -- 12 • You must inform your case manager of any vitamins or dietary supplements you are taking. • If you work with chemicals, you must speak with your probation officer and case manager. • You must be at your registered residence during curfew hours. • If you need a curfew extension for employment purposes, you must follow probation’s instructions and obtain permission from probation in advance. • You must follow all of probation’s instructions for requests to travel. • You are required to attend all scheduled treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and scheduled events. • If you are unable to attend an event, you must contact treatment and/or probation immediately. • In order to be excused from an event, you must appropriately and timely contact treatment and/or probation upon becoming aware of your inability to attend an event. • If you are going to be late, you must contact treatment and/or your probation officer immediately. • You are required to keep complying with all the terms of your intervention plan, and the rules of probation and Mental Health Court during this time. • You must still comply with all treatment recommendations as well as the standard and specific conditions of your contract and probation agreement. • The confidentiality protections do not extend to past or present forcible felonies, firearm offenses, or crimes involving children. • Do Not Use or Possess Any Drugs, Alcohol, or Mind-Altering Substances • Do not compare your intervention plan to another participant’s. • You must follow and fully comply with all instructions from your probation officer. • You are required to attend all treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and scheduled events. • If you are unable to attend anything, you -- 16 of 17 -- 17 must contact treatment and/or your probation officer immediately. • For example, you must not drive unless you are properly licensed, registered, and insured, and you must obey speed limits, stop signs, and all rules for safe operation of a vehicle. • You may not communicate or interact in any way with someone whom you know to be engaged in criminal behavior.
The Collier County Mental Health Court program is a court-supervised treatment program for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, who have a pending criminal case and a qualifying mental health diagnosis.
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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.