Bill Summary for S 616 (2025-2026)

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Mar 28 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 616 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY-BASED CAPACITY RESTORATION PILOT PROGRAM AND THE DETENTION CENTER CAPACITY RESTORATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Intro. by Burgin, Sawrey.

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Enacts GS 122C-256 authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to contract for three or more community-based capacity restoration programs (CBCRPs), and up to three Detention Center Capacity Restoration Programs (DCCRP). Allows CBCRPs and DCCRPs to be county- or regionally-based and provides specified requirements for regionally-based programs. Allows DHHS to consult with one or more LME/MCOs for contracting purposes. Authorizes a court to order capacity restoration to be completed at either program as an alternative to a State-operated psychiatric hospital for individuals recommended for participation in either program by a forensic evaluator.