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2002 Session

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Weatherholtz
SJR 440 Recommendations (language only)

Item 408 #2h

Item 408 #2h

Public Safety
Corrections, Central Activities, Department of

Language
Page 307, after line 55, insert:
"E.  The Board of Corrections and the Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board, in consultation with the Virginia Sheriff's Association, the Regional Jail Association and the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards shall develop (i) minimum guidelines for the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment services in local and regional jails that reflect an adequate continuum of services, including the availability of atypical antipsychotic medications; and (ii) a plan, including necessary fiscal and staff resources for meeting the guidelines.  The Board of Corrections and the Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board shall report their findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and the Joint Commission of Behavioral Health Care by September 30, 2002."


Explanation
(This amendment implements a recommendation of the Senate Joint Resolution 440 study committee.)