1. Individuals employed by the Nelson County Mental Health Court are not employees of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Kentucky Court of Justice, or the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2. All Mental Health Court staff work for the benefit of the Mental Health Court and shall report to the Mental Health Court Administrator or his or her designee. Unpaid Mental Health Court interns and volunteers shall be coordinated with the Mental Health Court Administrator and shall be subject to policies and procedures relating to Mental Health Court operations as established by the Mental Health Court.

3. All Mental Health Court staff and unpaid Mental Health Court interns and volunteers shall sign a confidentiality agreement and shall comply with state and federal confidentiality laws regarding treatment information.

4. Any participation in local court proceedings or activities outside of Mental Health Court sessions by Mental Health Court staff, in their capacity as Mental Health Court staff, shall first be authorized by the Mental Health Court.