Commentary: Why Civil Commitment Is a Dangerous Solution to the Homeless Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In California, a mental health treatment bond, Prop. 1, narrowly is…
COURT WATCH: Judge Terminates Diversion after Hearing Reveals Financial Cost to Accused Prevented Attendance in Mandatory Program
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – A routine diversion hearing escalated into a termination of diversion…
COURT WATCH: Judge Questions Mental Health Diversion, but Relents
By Xinhui Lin, Estrella Torres and Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA – At a pretrial here last…
Family Called Authorities to Help Teacher in ‘Mental Health Crisis’ after ‘Racist Aggressions’ – She Was Jailed Instead
By Crescenzo Vellucci Jr. The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Chapter of the…
COURT WATCH: Judge Wants to Cut Deal Now, but Lawyers on Both Sides State Issues with Accused’s History of Schizophrenia
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A 2021 case involving a man accused of annoying misconduct with…
Letter to Sacramento County Demands Transfer of People with Serious Mental Health Needs to Community-Based Settings
To: Ann Edwards, County Executive Officer Eric Jones, Deputy County Executive for Public Safety and Justice Dear…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 170: Kara Chien, Mental Health Unit Attorney, Talks CARE Court
Governor Newsom and the state legislators recently enacted CARE Court to help address chronic homelessness and mental…
Letter: Advocates Oppose California CARE Court Legislation
By Shonique Williams, et al The organizations sending this letter advance and protect the civil rights of…
Commentary: Reisig Is Not Progressive Despite What He Would Have You Believe
By Robert J. Hansen Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has been claiming to be the most…
Sunday Commentary: CARE Court Likely to Pass, but Many Experts Disagree with Compelled Treatment
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – You don’t see many bills pass the State…
Judge Cousins Approves Santa Rita Consent Decree Despite Vigorous Objections by Incarcerated People at the Jail
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A little over a week after United…
Consent Decree Pending in Federal Action Regarding Mental Health Care at Santa Rita Jail After Judge Listens To Objections of Many Incarcerated at Jail
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – United States Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins patiently waded…
Judge Revokes Release Agreement for Teen Who Allegedly Attacked Grandparents Over a Matter of $3; Public Defender Disagrees, Set for Trial Date
By Benjamin Porter WOODLAND, CA – Nineteen-year-old defendant Diego Cortez appeared in Dept. 1 of the Yolo…
Man Willingly Remains in Jail in Order to Access Mental Health Treatment
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO — Defendant Dewante Paul willingly remained in jail, refusing alternatives to incarceration, for…
Defendant Languishes in Jail for Months Waiting for Treatment – Upset Judge Calls It ‘Unacceptable’
By Tanya Decendario WOODLAND – Defendant Larry Tillman—in custody for more than 60 days—has yet to receive…
Defendant Strives to Beat His Drug Addiction through ‘Progress House’
By Julian Navarro WOODLAND – There are some success stories to report from criminal courts. And maybe…
