4 d. ago Two years ago, California allowed courts to order people into mental health treatment

Two years ago, California launched an experiment that lets judges order people with psychotic illness into care. Some counties are emphasizing something else the law enabled: "relentless outreach."

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4 d. ago California ‘mental health' loophole frees killers and crooks with 'terrible laws,' sheriff warns

California's mental health diversion law has gone beyond the gates of its original intent, allowing violent criminals to avoid prison, warns Sacramento sheriff.

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2 w. ago Headlines from across the state: Lawsuit against Washington County sheriff over 'catfishing cop' scheduled for trial in 2026; more

Headlines from across the state: Lawsuit against Washington County sheriff over 'catfishing cop' scheduled for trial in 2026; more  Cardinal News

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2 w. ago Washington County, Va. Sheriff to face jury in 2026 for ‘catfish killer’ triple murder lawsuit

Washington County, Va. Sheriff to face jury in 2026 for ‘catfish killer’ triple murder lawsuit  WJHL

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2 w. ago Washington County Sheriff to face jury in 2026 for ‘catfish killer’ triple murder lawsuit

Washington County Sheriff to face jury in 2026 for ‘catfish killer’ triple murder lawsuit  WRIC ABC 8News

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3 w. ago Letters to the Editor: California is still lagging when it comes to mental health support in schools

Letters to the Editor: California is still lagging when it comes to mental health support in schools  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Convicted child killer of Etan Patz must be retried by June deadline or walk free from custody: judge

A federal judge ordered Pedro Hernandez receive a third trial by June 1 for murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 or be released after appeals court overturned his conviction.

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