SAN MARCOS  – The Hays County Commissioners Court heard from five departments on requests for the upcoming fiscal year during a budget workshop at its Aug. 6 meeting. Mental Health Court Judge Elaine Brown of County Court at Law #3 Mental Health Court began the workshop by noting that when the court...

SAN MARCOS — County Court-at-Law #3 Judge Elaine Brown presented an update on the Mental Health Court to the Hays County Commissioners Court at its May 7 meeting. Brown’s court also serves as the Mental Health Court and she expressed wanting to display its achievements and plans for the future. Acco...

HAYS COUNTY  –  The Hays County Mental Health Court (MHC) has been working to offer an alternative to incarceration for individuals who otherwise may not receive the help they need. Created in 2022, the MHC is a 12-month, three-phased specialized treatment court designed to address the unique needs ...

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Mental Health Court hosted the first commencement in celebration of those graduating from the program on Monday, Dec. 11, in the County Court of Law, Courtroom Three. Those in attendance included the family and friends of the program participants. According to Kaimi Mat...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues. The Hays County Commissioners Court received an update on the Hays County Behavioral Advisory Team’s (BAT) progress at its Aug. 8 meeting. The team was establ...

HAYS COUNTY — While Hays County’s Mental Health Court (MHC) is continuing to make an impact, more resources are being allocated to provide the necessary services for a growing caseload. During its June 6 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $25,000 mental health servic...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) is making an impact, but more resources are needed to continue its progress ahead of a growing caseload. During its March 28 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved two items that will provide the MHC with $195,602 i...

HAYS COUNTY — Self-sufficiency, accountability, holistic wellness, empowerment and successful recovery — these are the goals of Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) to address a growing need. According to the Hays County-Vera Justice Institute Jail Dashboard, there were 595 inmates in the Hay...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The mental health system and criminal justice system are two very intricate entities, and often intersect — but what happens when they are not working together cohesively?   This is a concern that some Hays County residents have, including Elaine Brown. Brown has b...