Research suggests that those who are processed through mental health court but do not complete it are rearrested at about the same rate as those who went the typical "prosecution/conviction/incarceration" route.

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Studies have shown that individuals who go through mental health court but fail to complete the program tend to be rearrested at rates similar to those who were processed through the traditional criminal justice system. This suggests that the benefits of mental health courts in reducing recidivism are contingent upon successful completion of the program.

Research Suggests That Those Who Are Processed Through Mental Health