Therapeutic Courts Committee
The Therapeutic Courts Committee is charged with:
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Make recommendations on proposed legislative changes to the Legislative Committee and the Board of Trustees;
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Consider proposals for the authority for adult diversion programs;
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Liaison with stakeholders involved with therapeutic courts WAPA, defense attorneys, treatment providers, DSHS, etc.
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Submit written reports for the Association business meetings.
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Monitor the mental health court rules and provide input to the Board of Trustees on proposed amendments
Committee Members:
Judge Michelle Adams
Judge Susan Adams
Judge Sabrina Ahrens
Judge Sharonda D. Amamilo
Judge Johanna Bender
Judge Elizabeth J. Berns
Judge Marybeth Dingledy
Judge Kristen Ferrera
Judge Julia L. Garratt
Judge Lee Grochmal
Judge Melissa A. Hemstreet
Judge L. Candace Hooper
Judge Cindy A. Larsen
Judge Nelson K. H. Lee
Comm. Lisa M. Micheli
Judge Edmund Murphy
Judge Elizabeth Yost Neidzwski Judge Donald J. Richter
Judge Andrea K. Robertson
Judge Ketu Shah
Comm. Shane Silverthorn
Judge John C. Skinder
Judge Katherine L. Svoboda
Judge M. Scott Wolfram
DMCJA Representatives:
Judge Fred L. Gillings
Judge Laura Van Slyck
WSADCP Representative:
Judge Marybeth Dingledy
AOC Contact:
Crissy Anderson
Admin. Office of the Courts
PO Box 41170
Olympia, WA 98504-1170
360-705-5252
Committee Chair – Judge Gary B. Bahsor
