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People with mental illness can languish in jail. Allegheny County thinks new mobile clinic can help
The move by Allegheny County expands access to treatment for people who can’t aid in their own defense due to mental illness ...
12 candidates secure nominations to run for Allegheny County Common Pleas bench
Twelve candidates will face off in November’s general election for eight open seats on Allegheny County’s Court of Common Pleas. In Tuesday’s primary, 22 candidates sought nominations to run in ...
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Here’s what 7 lawsuits in 5 years against 1 Allegheny County Jail sergeant tell us about the correctional system
Seven civil rights lawsuits name one Allegheny County Jail sergeant. One plaintiff details allegations of abuse which lead to litigation.
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Allegheny County courts announce closures ahead of Tuesday's frigid weather conditions
Due to anticipated severe weather conditions in western Pennsylvania Tuesday, multiple courts have announced closures in Allegheny County. In a news release Monday, President Judge Susan Evashavik ...
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Dennis Very Runs for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Similarly, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas has a "draft ... What is the main reason Pennsylvania voters should pick you? I am running for judge because I believe that this is how ...
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Assisted outpatient treatment isn’t yet used in Pa., but here’s how it works elsewhere
County officials hope AOT will keep people out of hospitals and the criminal legal system, but some experts say it strips ...
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Elizabeth Hughes Runs for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
I was the president of the Allegheny County Bar Association ... and I also clerked for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania for the late Judge Justin M. Johnson. The Legal: What is one major ...