mental illness; prisoners; diagnosis; treatment.
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Overview
This bill establishes a study committee to examine and recommend improvements to mental health services for inmates in Arizona. The committee will focus on enhancing screening processes, improving access to mental health screenings, and addressing mental health risks for both inmates and others. The committee’s findings and recommendations will be submitted to the governor, senate president, and speaker of the house by December 31, 2027.
Key provisions
- The committee will consist of representatives from the House and Senate, the Department of Corrections, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and various stakeholders.
- The committee will examine ways to improve mental health screening processes for arrested individuals.
- The committee will study and recommend ways to improve access to mental health screenings for those in jail or prison.
- The committee will investigate screenings for mental health risks to individuals and others in correctional facilities.
- The committee is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the House by December 31, 2027.
- The committee’s work is scheduled to conclude by December 31, 2027.
Who is affected
- Inmates in Arizona correctional facilities
- Individuals arrested and taken into custody
- Law enforcement agencies
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