Court Services

Our evaluators have both national and state certifications, and provide professional, thorough and cost effective evaluations used by courts and treatment agencies throughout Kansas. Evaluations are provided to the court for sentencing, probation and diversion, and treatment referral purposes.

• Personal History Form
• Multiple Party Consent Form

Probation officers are assigned a caseload of individuals placed on diversion, probation or parole by a judge. Individuals who are court-ordered to be supervised by a probation officer must report to the office and provide proof of compliance with all of the conditions assigned by a judge.

• Monthly Monitor Report Form
• Monitoring + Supervision Program Evaluation Form
• Lab Corp Locations
• Averhealth Locations

The following organizations provide structured classes in drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, anger control, and theft subject areas.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
• DUI Victim Impact Panels

The Mental Health Diversion program is a joint initiative between the Johnson County Mental Health Center and the Overland Park Municipal Court. This program may be available to defendants struggling with serious mental illness and offers treatment instead of further legal action.

This program offers treatment to defendants to reduce reoffending. Participants are ultimately responsible for following treatment recommendations. Failure to comply may lead to termination of the diversion agreement. Participants can withdraw applications at any time and consult with prosecutors or their attorney for next steps.

Eligibility Requirements

Defendants who meet the following criteria may be eligible for mental health diversion:

• Have a pending case in Overland Park Municipal Court
• Show signs of a serious mental illness and meet criteria for functional level of care, based on an evaluation by the Johnson County Mental Health Center
• Be willing to follow treatment recommendations from JCMHC staff
• Be able to meet with JCMHC staff within Johnson County
• Maintain a release of information between Johnson County Mental Health and the Municipal Court at all times

Costs

Johnson County Mental Health Center offers services based on each individual’s ability to pay. Residents of Johnson County can apply for reduced fees based on their income and family size.

Applications

To apply, return the completed application packet at your next court date or send it electronically to the Prosecutor’s Office at prosecutor’[email protected].

• Mental Health Diversion Application Packet

Steps

1. Fill out the program application and sign a release of information.
2. The Prosecutor’s Office determines eligibility.
3. Complete an intake with Johnson County Mental Health Center.
4. Complete a diversion interview with the Johnson County Mental Health Center.
5. Johnson County Mental Health shares findings with the Prosecutor’s Office.
6. The Prosecutor’s Office makes final decision.
7. If approved, the defendant signs the diversion agreement and begins services.

Confidentiality

Defendants in the Mental Health Diversion program must sign a release, allowing the Overland Park Municipal Court and Johnson County Mental Health Center to discuss the client’s treatment and progress throughout the program.

Disclaimer

If you have questions about the Mental Health Diversion program, please contact the Overland Park City Prosecutor’s Office. For legal questions about your case, please speak to an attorney.

JCMHC cannot give legal advice and does not decide who is accepted into the program. Final determination of eligibility for Mental Health Diversion will be at the discretion of the City Prosecutor.