Is the communication between the Local Mental Health Authority and a county jail managed by the local county court according to Continuity of Care guidelines?

The communication between the Local Mental Health Authority and a county jail is not managed by the local county court based on the Continuity of Care guidelines. The guidelines set out a framework for ensuring that individuals with mental health issues receive appropriate care and support throughout the criminal justice process. They emphasize collaboration among various entities, which typically includes mental health authorities, law enforcement, and correctional facilities, but does not place the local county court in a direct management role over communications between these parties.

Given this structure, the correct understanding is that communication is facilitated more directly between mental health authorities and jails, acknowledging the specialized roles each entity plays rather than the court managing this interaction. Continuity of Care guidelines aim to improve outcomes for individuals by promoting direct communication and care continuity rather than funneling everything through a judicial entity.