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MS HB415
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Felsher
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AI Summary
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Prohibits placing a respondent in civil commitment proceedings in jail or other correctional facilities except for protective custody purposes while awaiting transportation to a licensed medical facility, crisis stabilization unit, evaluation facility, or treatment facility.
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Limits jail or correctional facility detention to a maximum of 72 hours for respondents in civil commitment proceedings.
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Prohibits placement of minors in jail or secure facilities for protective custody under civil commitment proceedings.
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Requires county boards of supervisors and sheriffs to make every effort to provide care and maintenance of respondents and explore all alternative facilities to prevent jail detention.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Civil commitment; respondent in proceeding not to be placed in jail except for protective custody while awaiting transportation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024