Parties receive final approval for settlement agreement to reform Washington’s forensic mental health system

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On December 11, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Marsha J. Pechman approved a settlement agreement in the AB vs DSHS (Trueblood) class action lawsuit.   The agreement improves the competency evaluation and restoration services system, but also emphasizes arrest diversion and community-based supports for people with mental illness.

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Pictured here is a former class member at the fairness hearing for the settlement agreement on December 11, 2018.”