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MedicinePsychiatrySocial PolicyMental Health CareMental Health LawMental Health PolicyBudget Impact ConsiderationsCorrectional PsychiatryMental HealthTreatment Of Mental DisordersDirect Treatment CostsFiscal Impact StatementsLocal Government Fiscal ImpactMental Health Care Out-of-pocket CostsMental Health In PrisonMental Health SupervisionNet Fiscal Impact
This report presents findings from a fiscal impact study of the Allegheny County Mental Health Court (MHC). The results indicate that at one-year follow-up, decreased jail costs approximately offset treatment costs. By the end of two years of participation, MHC may result in a net savings to taxpayers.