Legal Issues

What are the laws about mentally ill offenders?

See Mentally Ill Offender Laws.

I was ordered to get a mental health evaluation by the court. Where can I get this?

We encourage people to work with his/her attorney and court to identify possible resources as most of our agencies do not have the capacity to provide one-time only mental health evaluations.

I am required to take a domestic violence class. Where can I go for this?

See the Department of Social and Health Services list of certified agencies that provide domestic violence perpetrator classes.

What are my rights regarding involuntary treatment and commitment services?

See FAQs about involuntary treatment and mental illness.