Revisiting Texas' Mental Health Court Programs

Revisiting Texas’ Mental Health Court Programs

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Judge Brent Carr

Judge Brent Carr (Ret.) became the presiding judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court 9 in 1991. To...

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Rocky Dhir

In 1999, Rocky Dhir did the unthinkable: he became a lawyer. In 2021, he did the unforgivable:...

This Episode

Published:	May 15, 2025
Podcast:	State Bar of Texas Podcast
Category:	Access to Justice , Wellness

Episode Notes

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting this powerful conversation about how Texas courts are addressing mental health challenges through reform and rehabilitation.

Should our criminal courts exist to punish or reform those who have broken the law? Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Brent Carr about his years of service in the Tarrant County Mental Health Court and the broader efforts across Texas to support people with mental illness in the justice system. They explore programs tackling issues from sex trafficking to drug offenses, veterans’ cases, and more.

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