Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 25, 2019
Only state courthouse dedicated to mental illness cases reopens
The Hollywood Courthouse closed in 2013 due to statewide budget cuts but reopened in October and had an official opening Friday.
Los Angeles County Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile, District Attorney Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles City Attorney Michael N. Feuer and other local and state officials at the Hollywood Courthouse ribbon-cutting.
HOLLYWOOD -- The only court facility in the state solely dedicated to assessing parties with possible mental illness and organizing support for them was officially reopened Friday after resuming regular operations in October.
Constructed in 1986, the Hollywood Courthouse closed in 2013 due to statewide budget cuts.
"The caseload now handled at the Hollywood Courthouse is crucial to county-wide ef...
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