HB 1181 Summary

• Establishes a filing fee of up to $195 for involuntary admission proceedings under part V of chapter 397, with proceeds distributed to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund, Clerks of Court Trust Fund, and Administrative Trust Fund.

• Reduces the assessment period for individuals following involuntary custody or admission from 5 days to 72 hours, requiring assessment by an attending physician or qualified professional without unnecessary delay.

• Requires the Department of Corrections to provide substance abuse service needs assessments for inmates upon arrival at reception centers, including drug testing and mental, physical, and emotional evaluation.

• Mandates that inmates admitted to substance abuse services receive individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and specifies that inmates must be given a choice between faith-based and nonfaith-based drug rehabilitation programs to the fullest extent practicable.

• Takes effect July 1, 2013.