COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
COURTHOUSES SERVED BY THE
COURT LIAISON PROGRAM
CLARA SHORTRIDGE FOLTZ (CCB)
Jennifer Miele, LCSW
(213) 974-2963
COMPTON
Lana LaMotte, RN
(310) 603-8077
LONG BEACH
Cinthya Alcaraz, LCSW
(562) 491-6124
VAN NUYS/GLENDALE
Sandra Bautista-Lechner, LCSW
(818) 374-2349
EAST L.A./WEST COVINA
Sylvia Luna, PT
(626) 403-4381
POMONA/ALHAMBRA
Arlene Veliz, MSW
(213) 258-6829 - BB
SAN FERNANDO/NEWHALL/BURBANK
Ruben Vargas, LCSW
(818) 898-2490 – San Fernando
NORWALK/BELLFLOWER
Theresa Arredondo, LCSW
(562) 804-8219
PASADENA
Laura Grello, MSW
(626) 356-5374
EL MONTE/ DOWNEY
Sandra Lepe
(626) 403-4370
AIRPORT COURT
W.LA/SANTA MONICA/BEVERLY HILLS
Rose Chappel, LVN
(310) 727-6245
MENTAL HEALTH COURT LINKAGE
PROGRAM
COURT LIAISON PROGRAM
(626) 403-4370
TORRANCE/INGELWOOD
Kendall Saddler, LCSW
(310) 222-4067 - Torrance
ANTELOPE VALLEY
Monica Jacobs, RN
(661)974-7408
A problem solving collaboration
between the Los Angeles County
Superior Court and the Los Angeles
County Department of Mental Health
Marvin J. Southard, D.S.W.
Director
Program Overview
Referral Process
Frequently Asked Questions
The Court Liaison Program serves
adults with mental illness who are
involved with the criminal justice
system. The objectives of the
program
are
to
increase
coordination and collaboration
between the criminal justice system
and
mental
health
systems,
improve access to mental health
services and supports, reduce
incarceration time and enhance
continuity of care.
Referrals can be initiated with the
individual court liaison listed on the
back. Please make contact with
the liaison as soon as a defense
attorney has been appointed.
Is the CLP the same as the Mental
Health Court (Court 95)
SERVICES:
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Onsite courthouse outreach
to defendants
Individual service needs
assessment
Develop post release plans
which take into account
court
outcomes
and
stipulations
Inform consumers and the
court
of
appropriate
treatment options
Link consumers to treatment
programs
and
expedite
mental health referrals
Present
treatment
alternatives on behalf of
consumers
during
court
proceedings
Provide
support
and
assistance to defendants
and families in navigating
the court system
DEFENDANT ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
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Established Mental Illness or
Co-Occurring Substance
Disorder
Over 18 years of age
Readiness to engage in
treatment
LEGAL ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
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Pre-sentenced criminal case
status
Alternative sentencing is at
the discretion of the court
Defense attorney and client
approval required for
services
Treatment cannot be court
ordered
Exclusions: Convictions
requiring registration
No, Court 95 is a civil court where
conservatorships and competency
hearings are held. The CLP serves
individuals with mental illness at
Superior Courts throughout L.A.
County.
Can a defendant be “court
ordered” into mental health
treatment?
Mental health treatment is offered
on a voluntary basis with the
exception of defendants declared
“incompetent to stand trial.”
How do I seek psychiatric
services for someone in jail?
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs
website has specific directions on
how to make a referral
www.lasd.org
Additional information
Access-24 hr. MH Hotline
800 854-7771
Public Defender
213 974-2811
Dept. of Mental Health
Office of the Family Advocate
213 251-6581