Mental health courts.

I read with interest the article written by Jan Pudlow titled "Stop treating mental illness as a crime" and commend Judge Steve Leifman on his desire to change the antiquated standard for hospitalizing mental health patients.

Unless the Florida Legislature changes their negative attitude toward funding mental health programs, the implementation of Judge Leifman's good ideas will sadly never be accomplished.

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