Court Administration
Marion County Judicial Center, Room 1-1062
110 NW 1st Avenue
Ocala, FL 34475

Adaly Gordian, Program Coordinator
Office: 352-401-6769
Fax: 352-401-7896

Jusmara Prince, Staff Assistant
Office: 352-401-6751
Fax: 352-401-7896

Marion County Mental Health Court (MCMHC) is a voluntary, court-supervised program for those arrested in Marion County who have a mental health disorder. The program consists of two tracks. A 6-12 month program for participants with a misdemeanor and a 12-18 month program for participants with a felony. Extension of these dates will be by recommendation of the court. Defendants, 18 years or older, who currently live in Marion County and have an open legally qualifying case pending in Marion County courts and a primary diagnosis for an eligible mental illness are welcome to apply.

Program Summary

The mission of the Marion County Mental Health Court program is to divert non-violent, mentally ill and/or co-occurring participants from the Marion County Jail, and from criminal prosecution. Participants are redirected to the appropriate community-based treatment and support services that best assure public safety, reduce recidivism, promote a healthier and safer community, and help those participants to improve and maintain a good quality of life.

MCMHC application and consent form must be completed by the defendant AND signed by the attorney. The application will be submitted to The Office of The State Attorney for review, along with the applicant’s mental health diagnosis.

Forms & Documents