Madison County Board postpones 'Stepping Up' jail-diversion resolution, forms subcommittee County Board members supported the goals of 'Stepping Up' but voted 25–3 on Sept. 16, 2020 to postpone adopting the resolution and asked a subcommittee to return with a concrete plan and benchmarks within 60 days.

Madison County is taking a crucial step toward reforming mental health treatment in jails, but can they agree on the right plan to make it happen?

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Panel backs sweeping justice-involved mental-health bill after lengthy privacy debate The committee recommended HB 572 (second substitute) 12–1 after testimony from Miami-Dade diversion architect Steve Leifman, Behavioral Health Commission chair Ally Isom, and broad stakeholder support. The bill bundles commission priorities and diversion measures but drew sustained concern over a proposed database tracking civil commitments.

A groundbreaking bill aimed at transforming Utah's justice system and mental health treatment has just received overwhelming support, promising new pathways to care and accountability.

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CA appellate court rules that #PC100136 mental health diversion can apply to defendants charged under #HS11395, despite Prop 36’s "[n]otwithstanding" clause. The laws can coexist. Read more [subscribers only]: https://ow.ly/7Gcx50XRf9n #CaliforniaLaw #MentalHealthDiversion

Teacher faces charges of four felonies for alleged crimes at Soledad prison. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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California Law Enables Mental Health Diversion for Child Abusers Amid Controversy California's mental health diversion law allows child abusers leniency despite serious offenses.

California's mental health diversion law is raising alarms as it grants leniency to child abusers, sparking fierce debates about accountability and safety.

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Washington County Lawmakers authorize tax for behavioral health funding County legislative authorities may impose a sales tax for behavioral health diversion funding.

Washington lawmakers are taking a bold step to transform the criminal justice system by proposing a sales tax to fund crucial behavioral health diversion programs.

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Nueces County leaders debate mental health diversion center amid budget and leadership tensions Local leaders advocate for mental health diversion center to address community needs and overcrowded jails.

Nueces County is at a crossroads, as community leaders push for a mental health diversion center to tackle overcrowded jails and support those in need of care.

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