Should individuals with persistent and serious mental illness, who commit minor crimes, be treated as criminals in our court system, or can we treat their mental illness in a more humane way and offer ...

The Nevada Supreme Court found in a series of recent decisions that a judge was justified in dismissing criminal cases after a state agency failed to promptly transport criminal defendants for ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - In Clark County inmates who need extensive mental health treatment are still waiting months to restore their competency in a state forensic hospital. In some cases, the wait ...

BENNINGTON — A discussion of legal competency restoration will be held at the State House in Montpelier on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Featured attendees will be Kelly Carroll, mother of murder victim Emily ...