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Reinvestment Grant#RFA061-116GS1 Working Draft Court upon agreement of the assigned Judge, State Attorney and defense counsel. B. A defendant charged with a criminal offense (excluding driving or boating under the influence) who is mentally ill, intellectually or developmentally disable or autistic may be transferred to Mental Health Court, if the defendant and State Attorney agree to the transfer. C. A defendant who is mentally ill, intellectually disable or autistic who is placed on probation and/or who is granted a downward departure sentence may be transferred to Mental Health Court for monitoring or as a condition imposed by the court in lieu of incarceration. D. A defendant who is charged with a criminal offense and who is mentally ill, developmentally or intellectually disable or autistic may be supervised by Mental Health Court as a condition of bond, ROR, or pretrial supervision upon order of the originating Court while awaiting disposition of case. Eligibility and participation in Mental Health Court will be terminated in the following circumstances: Cases transferred into Mental Health Court when a defendant is placed on probation may have the defendant receiving instruction from the trial court that the condition of probation is successful completion of mental health court. That defendant will attend regular court hearings as ordered by the Court, participate in continued assessment and treatment, and engage in discharge planning as directed by the Mental Health Coordinator, team and/or Court. An unsuccessful termination from Mental Health Court may be considered a violation of probation. Also, if the Mental Health Court judge finds that the defendant is either determined not to be mentally ill, intellectually disable or autistic, the defendant is no longer eligible for the Mental Health Court and will be transferred back to the referring court. Additionally, if the Court determines that the defendant is no longer participating or benefitting from the Mental Health Court, or that they possess a threat to public safety, the defendant is no longer eligible for the Mental Health Court and will be set for sentencing or other disposition. If the defendant is found to violate probation and is arrested for a new offense, the defendant may no longer be eligible for the Mental Health Court and the case will be transferred back to the referring court. 3.8.5 Tab 5: Project Design and Implementation 3.8.5.1 For both Planning Grants and Implementation and Expansion Grants, a description of the planning council or committee,including: Appendix K 3.8.5.1.1 Composition of the planning council or committee, including the role of each member as stakeholder,consumer,etc.demonstrating compliance with s.394.657(2)(a), F.S. If the Council does not currently meet the statutory requirements, provide a detailed explanation of how and when the Council intends to rectify the deficiency; and The composition of the Indian River County Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) demonstrates compliance with s.394.657(2)(a) F.S. by having the chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners serve as its chairperson and including the following members: 1. The state attorney, or an assistant state attorney designated by the state attorney. Page 9 of 33