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I know a person who is in jail and who I believe to be mentally ill. Can I file a petition to request that this person be moved to a mental health facility for evaluation and treatment?

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I know a person who is in jail and who I believe to be mentally ill. Can I file a petition to request that this person be moved to a mental health facility for evaluation and treatment?

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No. The court with jurisdiction over the defendant’s criminal charges takes precedence. However, the Orange County Corrections Division employs a staff psychologist who screens individuals for mental illness. For more information, call (407) 836-2095.