Mental Health Matters

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November 2021 • Volume 8 • Number 1 •

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November 2021 Mental Health Law Newsletter

2021 Joint Midyear Meeting — The 2021 Joint Midyear Meeting hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association will be held virtually on December 9–10. View the schedule and register for the CLE programs.

Notice of ISBA Election — Find out more about the offices to be filled in this election and create a nominating petition for your candidacy online.

In This Issue

Editor’s Note

By Sandra M. Blake

An introduction to the issue from the editor.

Mental Health Court in the Age of Zoom

By Vincent Cail

By now most courts in Illinois that handle mental health calls are required to function remotely via Zoom—however, virtual court hearings offer both benefits and pitfalls.

Issues in Defending Mental Health Court Clients

By Timothy Lea

A look at what makes the practice of mental health law unique as compared to other areas of law.

Three-Legged Stool of Mental Health Treatment

By Joseph T. Monahan

An overview of a three-pronged model to help clients and their loved ones get the services they need when mental health issues are present.

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