IN SB0022

Establishes procedures for involuntary commitment of individuals who are alcoholics, incapacitated by alcohol, or drug abusers and are either dangerous or gravely disabled, allowing detention up to 120 hours pending hearings and commitment for up to 90 days with one 90-day extension

Requires the Division of Mental Health and Addiction to maintain, operate, or contract for alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, including faith-based facilities

Mandates the Law Enforcement Training Academy to provide training on interacting with persons with drug or alcohol addictions, including training for involuntary commitment procedures

Requires the Department of Correction and all county jails to provide mandatory drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to every offender who is addicted to drugs or alcohol

Grants drug courts jurisdiction over involuntary commitment proceedings for alcohol and drug abuse cases, and provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons who participate in commitment proceedings without malice, bad faith, or negligence