Maricopa County Superior Courts in partnership with Valleywise Health has opened a second mental health courtroom in the community of Maryvale.
The courtroom was needed because of an influx of court-ordered mental health evaluations and treatment cases filed in Maricopa County. During the past 10 years, mental health cases have grown by 169%, according to a press release.
“Over the years, Maricopa County has witnessed a tremendous growth and need for mental health services. As the need increases, we have a need for additional courtrooms,” Probate and Mental Health Administrator Keith Kaplan said in the press release.
