Courts: mental health pilot program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in Santa Cruz County and two other counties, selected by the Judicial Council, to provide no-cost mental health services to jurors and alternate jurors following a verdict in criminal cases involving violent felonies. The Judicial Council will partner with local behavioral health directors to offer these services, and participating courts will report on the program’s effectiveness and make recommendations for improving access to mental health support for jurors. The pilot program will conclude by January 1, 2034, and a report will be submitted to the Legislature by July 1, 2034.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a pilot program in Santa Cruz County and two other counties.
- Provides no-cost mental health services to jurors and alternate jurors after a verdict in violent felony criminal cases.
- Requires the Judicial Council to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local behavioral health directors.
- Specifies information to be included in the memorandum of understanding, such as the number of available sessions.
- Mandates a report to the Legislature detailing the program’s impact and recommendations for improvement.
- Sets a termination date for the pilot program (January 1, 2034).
- Defines ‘violent felony’ for the purpose of the program.
- Requires participating courts to share information about the program with jurors.
Who is affected
- Jurors
- Alternate Jurors
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