Court liaisons provide a vital link to mental and behavioral health service providers during the life of court cases. Liaisons are typically clinically trained and connected with a provider or agency. They are trained to conduct assessments and are adept at providing program and treatment recommendations. Court liaisons are boundary spannerCourt liaisons, also referred to as boundary spanners or court navigators, provide a vital link between behavioral health service providers and the court. Liaisons are typically clinically trained and connected either with a behavioral health provider or with the court. They are trained to conduct assessments and are adept at providing program and treatment coordination and linkages.s and communicate with services providers and agencies outside of the court.
Learn More About Court Liaisons
- Colorado, Bridges Program
- Wisconsin, The Community Mental Health Liaison (CMHL) Initiative: Supporting Law Enforcement and the Courts
- BMC, The role of boundary spanners in delivering collaborative care: a process evaluation
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Court Linkage Program