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Mental health court funding

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

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SupportiveJohn TackettOct 27, 2026

A Fayette District Court judge asked the council to fund the mental health court through opioid abatement dollars, saying the program treats 45–50 people but only has money for about 25, causing referral backlogs and longer jail stays.

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