SB1069: Drug and alcohol treatment pilot program; local or regional jail may establish for inmates.

Chief Patron

Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-4)

Ryan McDougle (R-4)
Served: 2006–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/19/2007: signed by governor

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Summary

Pilot programs for drug and alcohol treatment in local and regional jails.  Allows for drug and alcohol treatment programs for inmates housed within local and regional jails. The bill directs the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to develop a tracking mechanism and a plan for expanding use of these programs statewide, and to give technical assistance to local and regional jails. Finally, the bill requires the Department to make a report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2007, concerning the various programs.