Jasper County initiative aims to enhance legal system for defendants with mental health challenges
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Dozens of judges, attorneys, and social workers are working together this week - their focus, improve the local legal system for defendants with mental health issues. "Every family has about someone that struggles with mental illness or substance use disorder. And sadly, those folks can sometimes get involved in the criminal justice []

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