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where do incompetent henderson county texas jail inmates go for inpatient treatment

by Lourdes Wilkinson Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

What is a court-ordered outpatient mental health services in Texas?

People are placed by the court on a temporary or extended commitment for mental health services under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 574 by the court system. Who Is Eligible for Court-Ordered Outpatient Mental Health services?

What is mental health jail diversion in Harris County?

A judge may order someone to receive temporary Court-Ordered Outpatient Mental Health services not to exceed 90 days. Mental Health Jail Diversion is a project in Harris County designed to help people with mental health diagnoses get services without going to jail.

How do I get help for an incompetent person in Florida?

Call 2-1-1 and ask for the LMHA or LBHA in your area. Outpatient Competency Restoration is an intensive court-ordered program for people who are incompetent to stand trial. The program offers mental health services as an alternative to state hospital or jail-based competency restoration treatment.

How long can an inmate visit?

The actual visiting hours vary depending on the following factors:#N#The day of the week.#N#Where the inmate is housed.#N#The inmate's sex.#N#Whether or not it is a Holiday.#N#Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. Inmates with special privileges are allowed additional visits.#N#If you are visiting from another state or traveling a great distance, Henderson County Jail may allow you an extended visitation. Call 903-675-5128 to ask for special consideration.#N#Call 903-675-5128 or click here to view normal visiting hours and procedures for scheduling a visit.

How many people can visit an inmate in jail?

Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail. Jails limit the number of people that can visit an inmate to two adults each visit. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.

What to call if you lied on your jail background check?

These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied. Call 903-675-5128 to ask specific questions about the application. Click here to go to the jail's website for more information about the application process.

Can you visit an inmate in jail?

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video. When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Can you visit someone in Henderson County jail?

It is likely that the Henderson County Jail will deny visitation to anyone with a past felony conviction regardless of probation/parole status. Call 903-675-5128 prior to arriving for the specific jail guideline regarding your legal status.

Court-Ordered Outpatient Mental Health Services

  • Court-ordered outpatient mental health services are provided to people who are court-ordered to undergo outpatient mental health treatment. The court determines that the person is at low risk of harm to self or others. People are placed by the court on a temporary or extended commitment for mental health services under Texas Health and Safety Code,...
See more on hhs.texas.gov

Harris County Mental Health Jail Diversion

  • Mental Health Jail Diversion is a project in Harris County designed to help people with mental health diagnoses get services without going to jail. People get services from a team of professionals that include doctors, nurses and counselors.
See more on hhs.texas.gov

Jail-Based Competency Restoration

  • JBCR has services focused on training and educating someone charged with crimes but who are found incompetent to stand trial. Professionals work with the person to reduce symptoms of mental illness with medications, nursing and counseling.
See more on hhs.texas.gov

Mental Health Deputy

  • A mental health deputy is a trained mental health police officer who helps people experiencing a mental health crisis receive proper treatment.
See more on hhs.texas.gov

Outpatient Competency Restoration

  • Outpatient Competency Restoration is an intensive court-ordered program for people who are incompetent to stand trial. The program offers mental health services as an alternative to state hospital or jail-based competency restoration treatment.
See more on hhs.texas.gov

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