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MS HB45
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Alyce Clarke
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 19-5-93, Mississippi Code of 1972, to add behavioral treatment court collaborative as an authorized use of county funds.
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Authorizes county boards of supervisors to donate funds to establish and maintain a behavioral treatment court collaborative to address mental health needs of offenders in the county criminal justice system.
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Permits counties to enter into contracts for treatment and care of individuals within county jails and to pay reasonable sums from the general fund to address behavioral health issues, substance abuse, alcohol misuse, drug addiction, serious psychological distress, and mental disorders.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Counties; authorize to donate to court collaborative.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013