On August 11, 2022, by
Supreme Court Order 2022-42, the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health (KJCMH) was established. The KJCMH is charged with exploring, recommending, and implementing transformational changes to improve system wide responses to justice-involved individuals experiencing mental health needs, substance use, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will take into consideration the vision, values, and goals of a multiyear assessment to enhance the practice, quality, and timeliness of the judicial response to cases involving these needs.
Commission Members
The commission membership is composed of representatives from the judicial and legal communities; the juvenile, criminal and child protection systems; the legislature; the business community; organizations with a substantial interest in mental health matters; and other state and local leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to mental health issues affecting Kentuckians.
Commission Meetings