HI HR117

Requests the Attorney General to assess the impact of diverting drug possession offenders from the criminal justice system to drug treatment programs instead of prosecution.

Requires assessment to examine effects on the criminal justice system, drug treatment program resources, and public safety.

Directs the Attorney General to consult with police, prosecutors, public defenders, judges, corrections administrators, public health experts, drug treatment providers, and legal service providers.

Requires the Attorney General to address specific issues including the number of offenders eligible for diversion, resource impacts, treatment service needs and costs, and public safety effects.

Mandates submission of a report with findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, no later than 20 days before the 2012 regular legislative session.