1. Mental Health Courts shall integrate mental health treatment services with justice system case processing;

2. Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights;

3. Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the Mental Health Court program;

4. Mental Health Court provides a continuum of mental health treatment services;

5. Compliance is monitored by frequent testing, compliance with treatment providers, and case management;

6. A coordinated strategy governs Mental Health Court responses to participants' compliance;

7. Ongoing judicial interaction with each Mental Health Court participant is essential;

8. Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of Mental Health Court goals and gauge effectiveness;

9. Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective Mental Health Court planning, implementation, and operations;

10. Forging partnerships among Mental Health Court, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances Mental Health Court effectiveness;