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This article discusses the pros and cons of mental health courts in California and how they have been used as an alternate way to treat those with mental illness who have committed non-violent crimes. I believe that mental health courts are a great way to help those with mental illness get the care and treatment they need rather than sending them to prison. It’s important to recognize how mental illness can impact someone and how it can lead to criminal behavior, and mental health courts allow for more individualized care and attention that is often not available in traditional court systems. Furthermore, the article mentions how mental health courts have shown to reduce recidivism rates for those with mental illness, which is a great outcome. I think mental health courts are a great way to ensure that those with mental illness are being treated fairly and with the care they need to get better.