Description
Law Enforcement Mental Illness Response Legal Updates
Description
April 17, 2026
9am – 11am
This course provides law enforcement officers and legal professionals with legal updates directly related to their response to calls for mental health and persons in crisis. The updates will include case reviews from the State of Ohio and other jurisdictions, federal appellate and supreme court decisions.
Law Enforcement takes direction and guidance from our state and federal courts on their response to mental illness and crisis. Recent and landmark court decisions help determine proper law enforcement response. A thorough understanding of the law enforcement view is of the utmost importance to legal practitioners.
Course Details
| Modality | In-Person |
| Price | 99.00 |
| OH CLE | 4.0 General |
| WV CLE | 4.8 Attendance |
| PA CLE | 4.0 Substantive |
The cases to be explored all speak on topics including use of force, use of deadly force, de-escalation, emergency hospitalization and developing probable cause on mental health calls for service. All cases are derived from resources that examine state and federal court decisions including the twelve Ohio appellate districts, the Ohio Supreme Court, the United States circuit courts, and the United States Supreme Court. Cases will also be examined for the Missouri State Supreme Court and District courts of Eastern and Western counties.
The course shall be a two-hour event on Franciscan’s beautiful campus.
Time Schedule
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Use of Force/Deadly Force |
| 9:45 – 10:30 | De-Escalation |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:30 | Emergency Hospitalization |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Probable cause on mental health calls |
Check Payment Policy:
If you prefer to pay by check, a $40 deposit or full payment is required to be sent in before a seat is reserved.
Cancellation Fee:
Due to the costs associated with our course offerings, the Center has implemented a 25% cancellation fee. Those costs relate to food and beverages purchased in advance and the fees we need pay to outside presenters. Cancellation fees will apply to those that do not show up for the course or those who cancel ahead of its offering. The Center appreciates your understanding.
*All courses are approved for continuing legal education by state authorizing bodies and are not courses for academic credit.
Want to know more?
Reach out to Dr. Charles Nemeth, Program Director, who would be happy to assist.
