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New mental health court offers specialized approach to criminal justice

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Benton County Specialty Court

Last year, Benton County received a $550,000 grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to establish a mental health court. Michelle Barrett is the county’s specialty court supervisor. She spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the new program.

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