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‘Lost’ in Missouri Jail Cells

A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists despite public policy changes to address the crisis.

St. Louis • 10.30.2025

For People Mentally Unfit For Trial, Waits For Treatment Get Longer

U.S. defendants must be able to understand the charges against them — but many who can’t remain behind bars waiting for mental health treatment.

Closing Argument • 09.06.2025

Mentally Ill and Languishing in Jail

A Pennsylvania case illustrates a national problem: People with psychiatric illnesses often remain incarcerated while they wait for a hospital bed.

Case in Point • 06.06.2019

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