HB 5213
Relating to involuntary commitment process pilot program.
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Bill overview
This bill expands a pilot program focused on the involuntary commitment process in West Virginia. It directs the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with several state agencies and advocacy groups, to evaluate alternative transportation providers and develop standards for their use. The bill also mandates quarterly audits of civil involuntary commitment applications and requires mental health centers to conduct prompt evaluations for commitment, explaining the process and potential treatment options to applicants.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Human Services to evaluate alternative transportation providers.
- Requires the development of standards for alternative transportation providers.
- Mandates quarterly audits of civil involuntary commitment applications.
- Requires mental health centers to conduct in-person evaluations unless a delay is unavoidable, then via videoconference.
- Specifies requirements for mental health centers to explain the commitment process and potential treatment options.
- Expands the pilot program to include Cabell, Berkeley, Hampshire, Morgan, Ohio, and Ohio County Counties.
- Establishes a process for confidentiality regarding audits.
- Requires the Supreme Court of Appeals to cooperate with the evaluation efforts.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Supreme Court of Appeals
- Sheriff’s Association
- Prosecuting Attorney’s Association
- Public Defender Services
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