Mental Heath Practice Advisory

LJC, in partnership with Louisiana Appleseed, is working to create a resource for defenders representing appointed clients who have a mental illness. The lawyer-dedicated resource includes materials relating to competency to stand trial, representing clients in "the insanity defense", interview and investigation tips for clients with mental illness, and related glossaries, motion templates and other resources.

LJC anticipates that this resource will be released before October 31, 2021.

This resource was made possible by a generous grant from the Louisiana Bar Foundation, and partnership with Louisiana Appleseed, through a grant from the W.W. Kellogg Foundation.